§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Minister of Transport if be is aware that a consignment of 1,000 tons of phosphate belonging to Messrs. Prentice Brothers, Limited, Chemical works, Stowmarket, is lying in the ss. "Globe" in the Thames; that the Great Eastern Railway Company, upon which the town depends for transport, refuses to deliver the consignment; that unless immediate delivery can be made the works will be compelled to close, with the result that a number of people will be unemployed; and if he will take action in the matter?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI am informed that the Great Eastern Railway Company will accept and forward the traffic as soon as the barges get alongside their depot.