asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state how many shipping licences for cattle, under the coal-cattle pact, were issued for the months of March, April and May, 1935.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Operations Under Coal-Cattle Pact.
Dr. Ryan
The increases in the numbers of licences received in respect of the months mentioned, as compared with the corresponding months in 1934, are:—
|
March |
13,680 |
licences |
|
April |
15,735 |
,, |
|
May |
13,855 |
,, |
|
Total |
43,270 |
asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state by what date the shipping of the 150,000 extra cattle under the coal-cattle pact must be completed.
Dr. Ryan
The arrangements made for the export of cattle to the United Kingdom under the coal-cattle exchange permit of the shipment of extra cattle up to the end of December of this year.