asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state whether the Press announcement of Friday, the 6th March, regarding an amending Order to Emergency Powers (No. 83) Order, had official foundation; and, if so, if he will state what are the effects of the amending Order.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Amendment of Emergency Powers (No. 83) Order.
The Press announcement to which the Deputy refers was issued officially from the Government Information Bureau, and covers a statement of the intentions of the Government in respect of an Order amending the Emergency Powers (No. 83) Order, 1941, which is at present in course of preparation.
When will that Order be issued?
I could not say definitely.