§ MR. FIELDI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the German State railways realised a profit of £23,200,000 last year; and whether he will consider what modifications can be introduced respecting the existing railway system of Ireland, with a view to decrease taxation and increase facilities for goods and passengers.
§ MR. WYNDHAMI have no information as to the net receipts of the German State railways later than for the year ending 31st March, 1899. In that year the net receipts amounted to £36,230,000.