HC Deb 14 December 1916 vol 88 cc874-5W
Mr. CRUMLEY

asked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) if his attention had been called to the fact that in several parts of Ireland for some time back there has been wholesale slaughter of young pigs between the ages of six and nine months; whether the Department has already prohibited the slaughter of calves under three months old; and whether he will recommend that a similar Order be made against the laughter of young pigs, which deprives the country of necessary stocks?

Mr. RUSSELL

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on the 7th ultimo to a question on this subject by the hon. Member for the East Division of Kent.