§ Captain REDMONDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that the Irish Food Control Committee, at the request of the representatives of farmers, dealers, and bacon curers put an order in force fixing 3 a.m. for starting business in pig fairs and pig markets; and, in view of the fact that this order has met with entire satisfaction, will the Irish Government make an Order in Council making this Regulation permanent when control ceases?
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Mr. HENRYUnder Clause 6 of the Irish Pigs (Control) (Ireland) Order, 1918, dated 21st February, 1918, No. 207, it is provided that where the local lawful authority does not fix the hour at which a pig market or fair shall commence the hour shall be eight o'clock. The arrangements appear to have worked satisfactorily, but I am not aware of any power enabling the Irish Privy Council to make an Order dealing with the times for holding fairs or markets.
§ Captain REDMONDasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the fact that under the Ways and Communications Bill the interests of the Irish pig trade will be seriously affected so far as rates and transit are concerned, the Minister appointed to carry out the terms of the Bill will give representation on whatever board of control or committee he sets up in Ireland to the Irish Pig Dealers' Association, which embraces practically every member of the Irish pig trade?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe Minister-designate, in his organisation, certainly contemplates that the chief interests concerned will be represented on the advisory committees which ho will set up.