§ 21. Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked 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. RUNCIMANThe question is now under consideration, and I am not yet in a position to make any statement.