§ Mr. STANTONasked the President of, the Board of Trade if he will institute an inquiry into and an examination of the books of contributions and minutes of the lodges, branches, and districts of the South Wales Miners' Federation, with a view of protecting its members and its funds within the registered objects of that society; if he is aware of the fact that the members' moneys have often been used for purposes entirely opposed to rule, and that the expenses of the delegates to peace meetings and anti-war meetings, large and small posters, thousands of handbills and pacifist literature, printing, Police Court fines, and grants towards conscientious objectors are paid out of the union funds; and if he will see that such moneys are paid back to the funds of the federation and take action against the persons responsible for such misconduct?
§ Mr. BALDWINI will consult the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies, but if, as appears to be the case, the lodges,. branches and districts to which the hon. Member refers are unregistered, I am not sure that the Chief Registrar has any power to institute the inquiry suggested. In that case the remedy would lie in the hands of the members themselves.