§ MR. FIELDI beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make inquiry into the terms of the through consignment notes for the transit of live stock from Ireland to Great Britain; and whether he is aware that consignors are compelled to sign a contract relieving the carrying companies from the safeguarding provisions of the Carrier's Act.
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURI cannot add anything to replies which I have from time to time given the hon. Member. I am not aware that carrying companies in Ireland compel or have any power to compel consignors of live stock to sign contracts relieving the companies of liability, and a general inquiry into the terms of consignment notes does not appear to be necessary.