§ Mr. HENRY McLARENasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the manner in which the railway companies leave wagons, for long periods, unused in their sidings; and whether, in view of the fact that inspectors have been sent round to traders' works to report on delays to wagons, he will appoint inspectors not connected with the railway companies to inspect wagons in railway companies' sidings and to inquire into the causes of delay?
Mr. HARCOURTI think the railway companies are alive to the desirability of wagons not being left unused in their sidings, but any specific complaints on the matter will receive consideration.