§ Mr. KENNEDYasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state for the years 1913, 1914, and 1915 what quantity of bacon was received at Liverpool from America; how much of this was subsequently sent to Ireland; will he state what amount of American bacon was shipped direct to Ireland for the years stated; will he state for the years 1916 and 1917 what amount of bacon was received at Liverpool from America; and what quantity of this bacon was sent from Liverpool to Ireland for the two years last stated?
§ Mr. WARDLEThere were no imports of bacon at Irish ports direct from the United States of America in any of the years 1913, 1914, and 1915. In 1916 such imports amounted to 11,411 cwts., and in 1917 to 91 cwts. Particulars of the quantities of American bacon shipped from Liverpool to Ireland are not available. If, in these circumstances, the particulars of the imports of such bacon into Liverpool are desired by the hon. Member, I shall be happy to send him the information.