§ MR. ASHMEAD BARTLETTasked the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether he will state to the House the intentions of the Government with regard to the Commission of Inquiry into the Depression of Trade; and, whether Her Majesty's Government will provide the funds necessary for the continuance of the work of the Commission?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. MUNDELLA)I am desired by the Prime Minister to answer the hon. Member's Question. I may say that there is no intention on the part of the Government to depart from the usual practice, and to interrupt or interfere with the work of the Royal Commission. On the contrary, I can say, on behalf of my own Department and of the Government, that they are willing to give to the Commission all the information and assistance in their power.
§ MR. ASHMEAD-BARTLETTThe right hon. Gentleman has not answered the latter part of my Question.
§ MR. MUNDELLAI think I have. I said we were willing to give "all the assistance in our power."