§ Mr. MAURICE HEALYasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) whether the export of oats from Ireland has been prohibited; and, if so, by whose order, and when the Order was made, and where a copy of it can be obtained; whether the Order was published in the "Dublin Gazette," or advertised in any Irish paper, and, if so, when; and, if not, how the Order was promulgated amongst the Irish trade; and whether, in the case of similar Orders affecting important Irish interests, care will be taken to promulgate them in Ireland in a formal way, so that all interests concerned may know exactly how they are affected?
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§ Mr. DUKEThe export of oats from Ireland is prohibited by an Order dated the 11th January, made by the Food Controller under the Defence of the Realm Regulations. The Order was not published in the "Dublin Gazette," but a statement of its effect appeared in the Press. Copies of the Order may be obtained from the Stationery Office. Steps will be taken to ensure that interests affected by any Order shall receive due intimation of its issue. I am inquiring whether it would probably be useful to arrange for publication in the "Dublin Gazette."