§ MR. J. M. MACLEAN (Oldham)asked the Secretary to the Board of Trade, Whether, having regard to the Memorial lately presented to the Marquess of Salisbury by a deputation of employers of labour and working men delegates from Lancashire, and to the Resolution passed last week by the Associated Chambers of Commerce in favour of a double registration of Limited Companies, and of not allowing them to commence business till a considerable percentage of their capital has been paid up, Her Majesty's Government will undertake to legislate this Session for the amendment of the Limited Liability Acts?
§ THE SECRETARY (Baron HENRY DE WORMS) (Liverpool, East Toxteth)The Board of Trade are considering the important subject referred to in the Question with a view to legislation; but I am not in a position at present to hold 1771 out any definite promise to the hon. Member.