HC Deb 23 November 1914 vol 68 c763
21. Mr. DUNCAN MILLAR

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is taking action to secure special rates for the conveyance of Lanarkshire coal and iron, etc., by rail to Leith and other ports since the closing by the Admiralty of the ports of the Upper Forth; and whether he can make any statement on the subject?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The question is now under consideration, and I am not yet in a position to make any statement.