HC Deb 28 July 1913 vol 56 cc44-5W
Mr. VINCENT KENNEDY

asked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) what area of land is employed in the cultivation of tobacco in Ulster; will any new regulations affect the cultivation of this crop in Ulster; and, if so, in what respect?

Mr. T. W. RUSSELL

One acre of tobacco has been planted in Ulster this season in connection with the experiments conducted under the supervision of the Department. The Department are not aware of any new regulations regarding the cultivation of tobacco which will affect specially the growing of this crop in Ulster.