§ Mr. WARDLEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the steps he has been taking to secure a settlement of the dispute between the Scottish railway companies and the traders have had any effect; and, if not, whether, in view of the suffering to miners and other workers caused thereby, he will state what further action he proposes to take?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLA meeting between representatives of the railway companies and of the coal, iron and steel industries was held yesterday. No agreement was arrived at, but a further meeting has been fixed for the 4th proximo.