asked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he is aware that the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board have agreed to grant a rebate to a certain firm or combination who shall import Irish cattle; and whether he proposes to take steps to secure equal treatment for all importers of Irish livestock?

The charge approved by the Board for the landing and detention of cattle at Birkenhead is one shilling per head. If a rebate is granted to a particular firm or combination, as to which the Board have received no information, the Board have no power to intervene.