HC Deb 20 March 1917 vol 92 c610
65. Mr. HUGH LAW

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now prepared to grant an inquiry into the working of the Lough Swilly Railway Company in relation to the Letterkenny and Burtonport Extension?

Mr. ROBERTS

I am not yet in a position to add to the replies given to previous questions on this subject.

Mr. LAW

May I ask if the hon. Gentleman will do so before the House rises, as it is nearly a fortnight since the matter was brought up?

Mr. ROBERTS

The Report has not yet come in. Some delay has been caused owing to the illness of the expert who prosecuted the inquiry.

Mr. LAW

If the Report is not received until after the House rises, will he kindly communicate with me or my hon. Friend in the matter as soon as he has come to a decision?

Mr. ROBERTS

Certainly.