§ 59. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked when the-text of the revised One-Clause Railways Bill will be made known to this House; and whether, in the absence of provisions relating to owners' risk rates or any other quid pro quo to agriculturists and traders, the House will be asked to treat it as a non-contentious measure?
Mr. ROBERTSONMy right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade hopes to introduce the new Bill very shortly, and that it may be treated as a non-contentious measure.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTDoes the hon. Gentleman regard this contract between the Government and the railway companies as binding on third parties who have not been consulted, but who are expected to pay the bill?