§ Mr. SCANLANasked the President of the Board of Trade, if he will state the cause of the delay in opening in Sligo a labour exchange in accordance with the statements publicly made by the head of the Labour Exchange Department in Dublin; and whether he can now state definitely when the exchange will be opened?
Mr. BUXTONThe delay in opening a Labour Exchange at Sligo has been due to the difficulty experienced in obtaining suitable premises. Negotiations on this point are proceeding at present and it is hoped that the necessary arrangements, will be concluded shortly.