§ MR. BURTasked the President of the Board of Trade, If it is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill this Session to abolish imprisonment for breach of contract by seamen?
§ MR. CHAMBERLAINSir, the subject to which the hon. Member refers is under the consideration of the Government. It will not be possible to deal with the matter during the present Session; but I trust that it may be dealt with next Session.