asked the Minister for Supplies if he is aware of the difficulties of obtaining the special type of cord required for net-making, and if he will make the necessary representations to the British Board of Control with a view to the release of adequate supplies of the suitable type of cord at the earliest possible date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cord for Net-making.
I am aware of the difficulties of obtaining the special type of cord required for net-making. I see no prospect of its being possible to secure supplies of hemp, but the question is under consideration whether any useful purpose would be served by representations to the appropriate authorities in Great Britain concerning substitute material.
Mr. Flynn
Is the Minister aware that the wholesalers who have supplied this type of cord have intimated to the people down in that district that they are prepared to supply them with it, provided this Board of Control would allow them to import it into this country?
I am sure that is true, but the prohibition on exports is imposed by the British Government.