§ Mr. ARCHDALEasked the Minister of Food if American backs, bellies, and long clear sides of bacon are allowed to be brought into Ireland from America at present; and, if not, for what reason?
§ Mr. PARKERIt has been found necessary in order, among other reasons, to prevent speculation on the American market, to arrange that the Ministry of Food should be the sole purchaser of American bacon for the United Kingdom. The Ministry is therefore purchasing all supplies and is distributing cuts suitable for the Irish market through the normal trade channels.