§ 16. Sir J. LONSDALEasked the President of the Board of Trade if, notwithstanding the assurances given on behalf of the railway companies, he continues to receive evidence from traders that goods traffic for Belfast is still greatly restricted owing to the refusal of railway companies to accept goods for transit; and if he intends to put pressure upon the railway companies to fulfil their obligations to the public?
Mr. HARCOURTThe hon. Baronet has forwarded to me certain complaints regarding Belfast traffic, and I am sending him copies of communications which I have received from the Lancashire and Yorkshire and Midland Railway Companies on the subject.