MR. BAITMANN (Camberwell, Peckham)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade why the Southern Railway Companies have not complied with the Order of the House to furnish a Return of the running of their passenger trains for the year ending June, 1889, but have only presented a Return for three months; and from what sources the Returns have been compiled?
§ SIR M. HICKS BEACHIn the correspondence appended to the Return on this subject the Southern Companies have given explanations as regards their not having fully complied with the terms of the Order. The compilation of the Returns has rested with the Companies, who are solely responsible for the information given.
§ MR. BAUMANNWill the right hon. Gentleman produce all the correspondence which has passed between the Board of Trade and the Railway Companies in reference to the matter?
§ SIR M. HICKS BEACHIf my hon. Friend will give me notice, I daresay I shall be able to do so.