§ MR. FIELDI 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. BALFOURI 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.