§ Mr. R. A. TAYLORasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the export of cows, bulls, and bullocks from Lincoln to the Continent of Europe is being handicapped by shipping charges that are excessive as compared with freights from the Irish Free State; and whether, in order to assist the export of Lincolnshire livestock, he will make representations to the transport companies concerned?
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHThe Board of Trade has not received any complaints regarding excessive shipping charges in respect of the export of cattle from Lincoln to the Continent, but I have ascertained that my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport is making certain inquiries in regard to the matter as the shipments are made in railway steamers.