§ 4. Mr. CRUMLEYasked whether representations have been made as to the charges made by the Mersey Dock Board for the use of lairage and slaughter accommodation; and whether there are legal maximum charges for such accommodation?
§ Mr. GULLANDNo complaints have been received by the Board in respect of the charges to which the hon. Member refers. The lairage charges at Birkenhead approved by the Board are as follows:—1s. per head for cattle and calves, 1d. per head for sheep, lambs and goats, and 3d. per head for swine, and these charges cannot legally be exceeded. The 459 charge for the use of slaughter-house accommodation at the landing place does not require the approval of the Board.