§ MR. BURTasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, The result of his investigation of the question of frauds by fiduciary agents, the practice of solicitors receiving a part of the commission from stockbrokers, auctioneers, life-assurance offices, &c. on business introduced by them; and, whether a Bill has been drafted by the Law Advisers of the Crown to punish briber and bribed in these and similar cases; and, if so, when the Bill will be brought forward in the House.
MR. ASSHETON CROSSI have consulted my hon. and learned Friend the Attorney General on this matter. He is of opinion—and it is the opinion of the Government—that the question of fraud by fiduciary agents is one which deserves careful consideration, and we have come to the conclusion that it would be advisable to introduce a Bill on the subject.