§ MR. SCOTT MONTAGU (Hampshire, New Forest)To ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the new regulations proposed by the railway companies with reference to the carrying of petroleum spirit or petrol, making the consignors or consignees personally responsible for all claims directly or indirectly caused through the carriage of the said goods; and whether, in view of the fact that for many years these articles have been carried without any damage or accident, he will approach the railway companies with a view to the modification of the new regulations.
(Answered by Mr. Gerald Balfour.) I have no information as to the new regulations referred to, but if my hon. friend will furnish me with particulars 464 I will consider whether the Board of Trade can usefully approach the railway companies in the matter.