Lieut.-Colonel SANDEMAN ALLENasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that lambs are being brought from Ireland to East Riggs, where they are being slaughtered and sent to London as Scotch lambs; and whether he will take steps to prevent this misrepresentation which is robbing the Birkenhead lairages of trade which is normally theirs?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI am aware that for several years Irish lambs have been brought from Ireland to East Riggs from May to October for slaughter and consignment to London, but I am not aware that they are sent to London under the description mentioned in the question. Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend would care to furnish me with any information he may have on the matter.