§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLI beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he will have any objection to the insertion of a clause in the Company Bill introduced by the Government, prohibiting the union of the offices of Minister of the Crown and company director.
§ MR. RITCHIEYes, Sir.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLDo I understand the right hon. Gentleman consents?
§ MR. RITCHIEI said "Yes" to the hon. Gentleman's question.