§ MR. W. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade, whether he has received or asked for any reports from British Consuls stationed in the capitals of the various European nations which have legislated or are considering legislation respecting gambling in futures of produce: and, whether he will cause such inquiry to be made and reported to this House?
§ MR. RITCHIEReports have been called for from Her Majesty's Representatives in the capitals of the countries referred to, and the replies are now being received.