§ Mr. O'DONNELLasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, as that portion of the food production scheme, Ireland, dealing with labourers and small holders, has not been a success, and as there is very little time left to make arrangements, whether he will transfer the working of that portion of the scheme to the Local Government Board and the local district councils?
§ Mr. DUKEThe councils of 162 rural districts have intimated their adoption of the scheme of the Department of Agriculture for the provision of seed and manure for occupiers of labourers' cottages and of small holdings not exceeding £10 valuation. In these circumstances it is not correct to state that the scheme has not been a success. Any definite proposal of a district council will receive careful consideration by both the Department of Agriculture and the Local Government Board