asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether (1) any application for a licence to manufacture cotton thread in Saorstát Eireann was refused by him; (2) whether any such application was granted by him; and (3) if he will state why the grantee of such licence was preferred to other applicants.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Licence to Manufacture Cotton Thread.
Only one application for a new manufacture licence in respect of this industry has been received in my Department. It is proposed to grant this application.