§ MR. FIELDTo ask the President of the board of Trade whether he is aware that the Railway Companies and Shipping Companies compel consignors of goods and live stock to sign an owner's risk rate which practically absolves the carrying companies from liability, and contracts the consignor outside the benefit of the Carriers Act unless an extra rate is paid: and whether he will inquire into this alleged grievance, and also the existing system of classification.
(Answered by Mr. Lloyd-George): I am not aware that consignors of goods and live stock carried by rail and sea are, or can be, compelled to sign a risk note to the effect described by the hon. Member; but if he will furnish particulars I will consider them, as also any observations he may have to offer as to the classification of traffic.