§ MR. WILLIAM REDMOND (Clare, E.)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the Waterford and Limerick Railway Company have increased their charges upon butter by two pence per firkin; whether it is the intention of the Railway Companies to revert to the old rate; and whether he has noticed the importation at a low tariff' of a quantity of butter from Australia, a competition which will necessitate economy in transit charges of the native product?
§ MR. MUNDELLANo, Sir; I am not aware of the increase of charges referred to, but directly the hon. Member's question appeared upon the Paper I caused a communication to be addressed to the company, and I shall be glad to show him their reply. I am aware that the imports of butter from Australia have been increasing for some time past.