§ MR. CHARLES M'ARTHURI beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he will state why the Marine Insurance Bill [H.L.] has been withdrawn; and whether, in view of the representations in its favour by mercan tile, shipping, and underwriting bodies, it will be reintroduced by the Government early next session.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI understand from those who are fully acquainted with the proposals of this Bill that there was no reasonable prospect of sufficient time being available for its discussion during this part of the session. I can give no pledge as regards next session, but I should hope that in that session the Bill may be reintroduced.