§ Mr. P. WHITEasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) whether hi; attention has been called to a report of a meeting of cow keepers held in the town of Drogheda to protest against the intended export of over 100 tons of turnips; and whether he will take steps to prevent the export of such essential food for milch cows as well as all other milk-producing foods?
§ Mr. DUKEThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The Department of Agriculture have no power to prohibit the export from Ireland of turnips, or other foods suitable for cattle.