§ MR. BOWLES (Lambeth, Norwood)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has received any resolution or petition in support of the Coal Mines (Eight Hours) Bill from any person or association interested in the general commerce of the country and unconnected either with colliers or with colliers' associations.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. GLADSTONE,) Leeds, W.Yes, Sir, I have 424 received resolutions in favour of the Bill from a large number of trades councils and associations of workers in different industries.