§ Sir F. YOUNGasked the Minister of Transport whether the rate for the carriage of horseflesh for human consumption from Swindon to London is 7s. per cwt. as against 2s. 10d. for beef and mutton; and, if so, if he will explain why this difference is made?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI am informed that the full parcel scale rate of 7s. a hundredweight has been applied to consignments of horseflesh from Swindon to London, in accordance with the standard scale of rates. If the firm concerned wish to claim the meat rate of 2s. 10d. a hundred-weight, station to station at owner's risk, their proper course is to apply to the railway company.