§ Major HUNTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the railway companies refuse to handle empty baskets, etc; and, if so, whether he will consider the matter in view of the loss which will be caused both to the public and producer?
§ Mr. G. ROBERTSI am afraid that, in present circumstances, difficulties of this kind cannot altogether be avoided, but if the hon. and gallant Gentleman will furnish me with details of any particular case which he may have in mind I will look into the matter.