§ MR. MACVEAGHI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether the attention of the Department of Agriculture has been drawn to the fact that on the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) the rate per ton for conveying grass seed from Derry to Dublin (162 miles) is 6s. 8d., whilst from Banbridge to Dublin (86 miles) the rate is 9s. 2d.; and, if so, whether steps will be taken to induce the company to reduce the rates from Banbridge to figures proportionate to the rate from Derry.
MR. BRYCEThe attention of the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction has not been drawn by any communication from agriculturists or traders to the rates referred to. They will now make inquiry into the matter with a view to such action as the circumstances may require.