§ Mr. BYRNEasked if any means have yet been devised to ensure a supply of coal at reasonable prices for the poor of Dublin during the coming winter months?
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§ Mr. FIELDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland (1) whether he has received a copy of resolutions passed at a meeting of St. Patrick's Division, Dublin residents, and also by the Blackrock Urban District Council, respecting the price and shortage of coal and potatoes; what measures have been taken in the matter; and (2) whether he has received a resolution from the St. Patrick's Division residents respecting the price and shortage of coal and potatoes in Dublin City; and whether he can state what remedial measures are being taken by the Government in cooperation with the local authorities?
§ Mr. DUKEI have received the resolutions referred to. As to coal, I would refer the hon. Members to the reply given yesterday by my hon. Friend the Secretary to the Board of Trade to the hon. Member for Belfast (West). As to potatoes, I hope that the Director of Food Supplies and the Irish Executive may be able to devise action which will, at any rate, prevent the artificial increase of prices.