§ Mr. FIELDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the live stock loading-banks adjoining main railways in Ireland are open on the line side, without protection to prevent cattle from straying on the line, although under similar conditions the necessary protection is generally provided in Great Britain; and whether he will cause an inquiry to be made into this matter and an official report issued thereon?
Mr. RUNCIMANIf my hon. Friend will furnish me with particulars of any loading-banks he may have specially in mind, I shall be glad to communicate with the railway companies concerned in the matter.