§ 48. Mr. W. THORNEasked the Prime Minister if the increase of railway rates has increased the cost of transporting merchandise; and whether the Government intend to take immediate action upon the Report and recommendations of the Royal Commission on Canals by introducing a Bill to deal with the matter?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Buxton)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. I can only refer my lion. Friend to the answer which I gave on the 9th instant to the hon. Member for the Stretford Division, of which I am sending him a copy.