§ Sir E. LAMBasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that beer is being classed as foodstuffs and thus given greater facilities by the railways when congestion prevents ordinary traffic being accepted in its entirety?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI understand that no general instructions have been issued by the Railway Executive Committee on this subject, but if the hon. Member will furnish me with particulars of any case he may have in mind I will look into the matter.