HC Deb 29 May 1902 vol 108 cc900-1
CAPTAIN NORTON (Newington, W)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade, whether, having regard to the Resolution of this House of 25th February last, † he can now state when the Returns of the hours worked by railway servants will, be presented and circulated.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (MR. GERALD BALFOUR,) Leeds, Central

The compilation of these Returns will necessarily take some time,

† See (4) Debates, ciii, 1083–1148.

especially in the ease of some of the larger railway companies; every effort shall be made to secure that there shall be no unreasonable delay, but I cannot at present say when the Board will receive the Returns from the companies.

MR. NANNETTI (Dublin, College Green)

Will the Irish railway servants be included in the Returns?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I should imagine so.

CAPTAIN NORTON

Can you give an approximate date for the issue of the Returns?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

No, sir.