§ Mr. FIELDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received a copy of a resolution passed at the annual meeting of the Association of Trades Protection Societies respecting the Railways Bill; and whether he will arrange to receive a deputation from the trades to put forward their views upon proposed legislation?
Mr. BUXTONMy hon. Friend has forwarded me a copy of this resolution. The Association of Trades Protection Societies have not asked me to meet a deputation, but any request they may make will be carefully considered.