§ Mr. FARRELLasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether he is aware that the proposed reduction of gravity of beers has aroused opposition in Ireland, where porter and stout is more largely drunk than ale and beer; and whether, as the gravity in porter cannot be reduced, he will see that the failure to comply with that portion of the new Regulations will not interfere with the increased 33 per cent, output; and (2) whether he is aware that under the liquor restrictions at present in force the licensed traders of county Longford are practically ruined in their business, and cannot get any supplies adequate for their purposes; whether this is solely due to the action of the Govern-
1614Wment in limiting the output of beer in Ireland; and whether, as Messrs. Guinness and Company have stocks sufficient to enable them to brew their usual quantity, these restrictions will be withdrawn in Ireland?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI cannot add anything to the statements which were made in the course of the Debate on Thursday last.