§ MR. BELLI beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the case of an assistant guard at Hither Green Station, on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, who was called on duty on Sunday, 2nd November, at 10.30 a.m., after completing one shift of duty at 8 a.m., and having worked 84 hours that week; and whether he will take steps to prevent the employment of guards for so prolonged a period, and to provide for proper intervals for rest.
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURNo representations on behalf of the railway servant referred to have reached the Board of Trade. Such representations, if made, would be dealt with in accordance with the Act of 1893.