§ Mr. BOLANDasked how many hand-looms for the weaving of linen were in use in Ireland prior to the passing of the Act of Parliament in 1909, whereby it was made compulsory to weave the words Irish hand-woven linen on the edge of every napkin and table-cloth; how many handlooms are now being employed; how many weavers' cottages have been erected under the Labourers Act; and how many such cottages are now contracted for!
§ Mr. BIRRELLThere are no statistics available from which the information asked for by the hon. Member can be obtained.