§ Mr. WATTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the fact that the Scottish railway companies have of late months refused to allow rebate where they have quoted a rate including handling by their servants at both ends of the journey, but where the consigners by their servants have themselves done both handlings; if so, is he aware that this is contrary to the decisions made by the Railway and Canal Commissioners; and will he, in view of the fact that traders are refraining, on account of the cost exceeding the sum involved, from fighting such points before the Commissioners, take any steps to induce the railway companies in Scotland to abide by the rulings of the Commissioners?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLMy attention has not previously been called to this matter, 1159 but if my hon. Friend will furnish me with particulars I will consider whether I can usefully communicate with the companies concerned.