MR. O'KEEFFE (Limerick)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade if his attention has been drawn to the resolutions passed at the last half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Water-ford and Limerick Railway Company on 31st ultimo, stating that they considered the action of the Board of Trade, in limiting the number of mixed trains on their service, as interfering with the interests of the company, the convenience of the public, and the progress of local business; and whether he can advise that this resolution will be favourably considered?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. MUNDELLA,) BrightsideThe Board of Trade have not received the resolution referred to; but while I can promise that such a Memorial would have careful consideration, I must remind the hon. Member that the Legislature has imposed statutory duties on the Board of Trade, in the interest of public safety, which it is not possible for me to disregard.