HC Deb 25 June 1913 vol 54 c1071
43. Mr. AMERY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the decision to raise canal rates to traders of the Midlands on 1st July, he has been advised that such increase is justified?

Mr. ROBERTSON

My right hon. Friend is not prepared to offer any opinion on the point, and has no jurisdiction in the matter.