13. Mr. L'ESTRANGE MALONEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the position of Russian sailors in Cardiff and other sea ports who belong to British unions; whether these men are not permitted to serve on English steamers sailing for America and Canada; and whether they are prohibited from returning to Russia?
§ Sir R. HORNEI have no recent information to indicate that Russian sailors are meeting with exceptional difficulty in getting employment, but I will make inquiries and will inform the hon. and gallant Member of the result.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs it a fact that they are not permitted to sail for America or Canada in British ships?
§ Sir R. HORNENot, according to my information.