HC Deb 20 June 1917 vol 94 c1802W
Mr. KENNEDY

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what provision, if any, has been made to secure a sufficient supply of scythes for use in Ireland for the present hay crop; and will he say if most of the large suppliers are unable to supply any scythes at all?

Mr. DUKE

The Department of Agriculture made inquiries some time ago and were satisfied that Irish orders for scythes could be met by manufacturing firms, and unless farmers failed to place their orders early with local merchants there was little likelihood of a shortage in Ireland during the present season. A Press notice was therefore issued, urging farmers to give their orders without delay.