§ Mr. J. P. FARRELLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the Midland Great Western Railway Company recently raised their rates for P-waggons, i.e., goods waggons fitted with Westinghouse brake attachments to run with passenger trains, resulting in the infliction of a serious loss on 191W persons desiring to get their goods to Dublin markets in quick time and good condition; will he inquire under what authority this rise in prices was made; and whether it is the intention of the railway company to retain their present excessive rates?
Mr. TENNANTI am aware that the company have recently increased their rates for the carriage of animals by passenger train. They are not under any statutory obligation to carry such traffic by passenger train and the increase in the rates did not require any authorisation. I am, however, in communication with the company on the subject, and will inform the hon. Member of their reply.