§ SIR WILFRID LAWSON (for Sir JOHN LUBBOCK)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether Her Majesty's Government intend to bring in any general measure with reference to the Gas Companies in case the electric light should be perfected for general use?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERSir, Her Majesty's Government have no general measure in contemplation of that character. I understand from the Chairman of Ways and Means that he proposes to refer various Private Bills that have been introduced this Session to one strong Committee, who shall consider the whole question.