§ Mr. VINCENT KENNEDYasked the Chief Secretary whether he has received any representations from Irish associations or traders asking for the extension of Greenwich time in Ireland; is he aware that France has adopted English time; and will he consider favourably representations coming from Ireland in favour of this reform?
§ Mr. BIRRELLRepresentations have been received from the Chambers of Commerce of Dublin and Londonderry and the Dublin Mercantile Association in favour of the adoption of Greenwich time in Ireland. I am aware that France has adopted it, and as I have already stated if there was any general demand in Ireland for the change the Irish Government would be prepared to consider the matter.