§ 17. Mr. KINGasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has considered the increase of pilfering at docks and on railway transit of goods, especially foodstuffs, in course of transport; and whether he can announce measures being taken to stop this growing evil?
Mr. D. WARDI am aware that there is an increase in pilfering on railways, and am informed that railway companies are taking measures with a view to its suppression. As regards docks, the Board of Trade have received no representations in the matter, and I think the powers of the dock authorities are sufficient to deal with any cases that occur.