§ Mr. FITZPATRICKasked the Secretary of State for War why Irish hay merchants are put to the trouble and expense of reporting to the military headquarters in 1350W Dublin a full account of their purchases of hay from parties to whom licences to sell have been issued?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe same system is in operation in England, Wales and Scotland and is necessary to secure that forage required for overseas is not purchased for home consumption and also that the maximum price is not exceeded in respect of the lower grades of forage.