HC Deb 12 June 1913 vol 53 c1801W
Mr. HUGH BARRIE

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he has now considered the Report on the evidence taken at Glasgow in reference to alleged excessive charges for lairage of Irish cattle, at Merklands; and what action he proposes to take in reference thereto?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

After full inquiry the Board have sanctioned the following charges for Irish animals at Merklands Wharf, Glasgow:—

— Wharf and Lairage Dues. Slaughter.
(a) Up to midnight of the day after that on which the animals are landed (b) For each 24 hours after or any part thereof
s. d. s. d. s. d.
Cattle 1 6 0 6 1 1
Calves (under 12 months) 1 0 0 2 0 8
Sheep 0 3 0 1 0 3
Swine 0 6 0 2 0 6