§ Mr. HALL-CAINEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, before any definite understanding is reached with the Irish Free State for the transference of the national stud in county Kildare, he will consider the alternative proposition of transferring the stud to this country; and what are the objections to this course.
§ Mr. ELLIOTAll relevant considerations are receiving my attention in connection with the discussions taking place with the Government of the Irish Free State regarding the future of the National Stud, but I cannot at present add anything to the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend on the 5th December with regard to this matter.