§ Mr. FIELDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will cause inquiries to be made through His Majesty's representatives in foreign countries, more especially in France, Germany, Austria, and Hungary, and report what measures have been taken by the Governments in those countries to prohibit gambling in futures and options, particularly in foodstuffs, in the produce exchange markets?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLInformation on this subject was procured at the instance of the hon. Member and published in the Paper Cd. 3,280 of 190V. I will have inquiry made as to whether any changes have been introduced into the legislation of the countries specified in the question since the date of the Paper referred to.