§ Mr. R. MCNEILL(by Private Notice) asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will say what steps he has taken, or proposes to take, to avert the danger of labour trouble in South Wales, and if he will immediately institute an independent audit of the books of the colliery owners concerned, with a view to ascertaining the facts relating to the matters in dispute?
§ Mr. PRETYMANMy hon. Friend's question was put into my hand as I came on the bench about ten minutes ago, and therefore I have had no opportunity of consulting my right hon. Friend about it; but I can say personal negotiations are being conducted to-day by my right hon. Friend on this particular matter, and nothing connected with the subject is being left out of consideration.
§ Mr. McNEILLIf I repeat the question to-morrow, will the hon. Gentleman be able to give me a definite reply?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI hope so.