§ MR. FIELDTo ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade whether he has any information respecting the corner in sugar operated in Paris, and resulting in loss and dislocation of trade; and whether he will enter into communication with the French Minister of Commerce with a view to promote international preventive legislation.
(Answered by Mr. Bonar Law.) I have seen reports to the effect that a large operator in sugar on the Paris market has been unable to meet his engagements. 926 The Answer to the last part of the Question is in the negative.