§ MR. BOLANDI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that dissatisfaction prevails amongst farmers and others in South Kerry who undertook experiments in the growing of early potatoes last year because of the failure of the Congested Districts Board to secure from the railway company a reduction of freight; and whether steps will be taken to secure a reduction in the coming season, and to advertise it for the benefit of those who are engaged in this industry.
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. WYNDHAM,) DoverThe agricultural work of the Congested Districts Board has lately been transferred to the Department of Agriculture. The Department has taken steps to secure reduced rates for the carriage of early potatoes grown in connection with its experiments, and steps will be taken to give publicity to the reduced rates that may be secured.