§ 28. Sir THOMAS ESMONDEasked the President of the Board of Trade if, as the result of his inquiry, Irish fishermen will be exempted, like the Scottish, from the Order securing the prepayment of carriage on goods sent by passenger trains?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Roberts)The inquiries now being made on this 2559 subject are not yet complete, but I will communicate with the hon. Baronet as soon as any decision has been reached.
§ Mr. O'DONNELLIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the great possible inconvenience and loss has been caused to fishermen in the South and West of Ireland owing to this Regulation?
Mr. ROBERTSIf they are dissatisfied, the matter can be taken into consideration, and I will do all I can to expedite a decision.