§ SIR JOHN BRUNNER (Cheshire, Northwich)To ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade whether, in view of the fact that the Standing Orders have for several years past contained an order that all engineering sections in connection with Private Bills brought into the House shall bear a reference to the Ordnance datum, he will consider the advisability of amending the statutory rules under the Light Railways Act to bring them into conformity with the Standing Orders in this respect; and will he take similar 36 action in relation to piers and harbour works.
(Answered by Mr. Bonar Law.) So far as piers a d harbour works are concerned the rules of the Board of Trade are already in agreement with the Standing Orders in the matter referred to. The question of amending the Light Railway Rules will be considered by the Board in concert with the Light Railway Commissioners.