§ MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick)To ask the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the character of the reports furnished by the Foreign Consuls regarding the working of legislation to check the gambling in futures, whether he will cause inquiries to be made and a report issued, up to date, respecting the progress and effect of the legislation governing options in food stuffs in Russia, Switzerland, Canada, and Germany.
(Answer.) The Foreign Office has been asked to obtain Reports from His Majesty's representatives in European countries. Similar information shall be obtained with regard to Canada.—(Board of Trade.)