§ 44. Mr. Thorneasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can give any information in connection with the firm of Biggins and Company who were charged at the Mansion House, on Tuesday, 14th October, along with Biggins and Bouldstrige, for making a false statement, thereby obtaining a licence for the importation of 630 bags of Columbian coffee instead of 500 bags; and what action he intends taking about the matter?
§ Captain WaterhouseThis company applied for a licence for 500 bags, which was granted. They subsequently applied for an additional licence for 130 bags, supplying false information in support thereof. Proceedings were taken and a conviction obtained. No further action is contemplated.