§ MR WARDLEI beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the deficit disclosed in connection with the superannuation funds belonging to certain railway companies, established under statutory-powers granted by this House, he will consider the advisability of appointing a Select Com mittee to inquire into the scope, management, and present position of all such funds.
§ MR. LLOYD-GEORGEI have no jurisdiction with regard to these superannuation funds. I gather that they are established under special clauses inserted in Private Bills, and I shall be happy to discuss with the authorities of this House whether any useful purpose would be served by the appointment of a Committee.