§ Mr. FIELDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the through rates from Ireland to Great Britain have been raised; whether in the case of livestock it is necessary to rebook them in Great Britain; and whether the through rates from Great Britain to Ireland have been raised in the same proportion?
Mr. BUXTONI understand that through rates generally between places in Great Britain and Ireland have been raised in about the same proportion, but there may be cases in which the through rate on livestock from Ireland has been withdrawn while the corresponding rate from Great Britain remains in force. As I stated in reply to the question which my 1283W hon. Friend asked on 28th July, I am making inquiries as regards the extent to which through bookings of livestock are now in force.