HC Deb 20 January 1902 vol 101 c321
MR. FIELD

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury, whether it is intended to increase the scope, powers, and personnel of the Board of Trade, or to appoint a Minister of Commerce with a modification of the Board of Trade Department.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I am afraid I cannot add anything to the answer I have already given on this subject, nor am I able as at present advised to hold out any strong hope of the hon. Member's wishes being carried into effect.