§ 26. Mr. THOMASasked the Secretary of State for War whether a petition from the Government railway employés at Shoeburyness has been submitted to his Department for some months, and no satisfactory reply given to the same; and will he take steps to investigate the matter, and so meet the legitimate claims of the workers?
§ Mr. H. BAKERThe petitions referred to have been received, and are being considered. It is not yet possible to announce any decision in the matter.