MR. ALDERMAN LAWRENCEasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, To whom it is intended that the Commis- 812 sioners of Inland. Revenue shall grant licences at £5 per annum to sell wine, beer, spirits, and tobacco in travelling public house Railway cars; whether such travelling public house Railway cars will be authorised to supply first class, second class, and third class Railway passengers with any liquor they may require; and, whether all Railway Companies will be permitted to attach such travelling taverns to any train they may think advisable, whether express, excursionist, or Parliamentary, and without limit as to distance travelled?
MR. GLADSTONESir, I will give the particulars of the Question to my hon. Friend if he desires to have them; but I doubt if this is a convenient moment to explain them to the House. If it is agreeable to the hon. Member, I would rather suggest that we should wait until I make the proposal, of which I will undertake to give him due notice.
MR. ALDERMAN LAWRENCEThis is a question which is of great interest in the country.[Cries of "Order!"]
§ MR. SPEAKERAfter the statement of the right hon. Gentleman, I not think it would be regular to press the Question.