§ MR. MACVEAGHI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the attention of the Department of Agriculture has been called to the train service on the Great Northern Railway between Belfast and Rathfriland, and to the shunting appliances used, and the fares charged; whether they are aware that this journey of thirty-four miles occupies nearly three hours, and that passengers, cattle, and merchandise are conveyed by the same train, and that for the last three days of every week there is no train after 2 p.m.; and whether steps will be taken to compel the company to provide an efficient service at reasonable rates.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe attention of the Department has not been directed to the matters mentioned. But if definite representations are made to it on the subject by aggrieved persons, inquiry will be instituted.