§ CAPTAIN NORTONI beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he is aware that a very strong feeling exists throughout the country generally with respect to compulsory sick clubs; and whether, under these circumstances, he will consider the advisability of affording an early opportunity for the discussion of the Truck Acts Amendment Bill?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR,) Manchester, E.I think it will be enough to remind the honourable and gallant Gentleman that my right honourable Friend the Home Secretary gave the view of the Government the other day in answer to a Question, and stated our opinion that there ought to be an inquiry into this matter.
§ CAPTAIN NORTONWill the inquiry be held this Session?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURYWell, that is a matter not absolutely determined. My right honourable Friend expressed an opinion in favour of a Parliamentary Committee, and I incline to that view myself. I think that a Parliamentary Committee will be generally acceptable to the House.