asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he is aware that the losses arising from the special duties imposed on greyhounds exported from this country to England are a serious handicap to greyhound owners and breeders, and if he will have representations made to the British Government with a view to having the special duties removed or substantially reduced.

I am aware of how owners and breeders are affected by the special duties imposed by the British authorities on greyhounds exported to Great Britain.

If and when a suitable opportunity presents itself, advantage will be taken of it with a view to the modification or removal of those duties.