§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the proposal to form into one syndicate the London General Omnibus Company, the London Electric Railways Company, and the Metropolitan District Railway Company; and whether, in the event of such proposal being proceeded with, he intends to take steps to effectively protect the interests of the public and of the employés of the respective companies?
Mr. ROBERTSONMy right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade has already answered a similar question by the hon. Member for St. Pancras, East, on 6th November, and I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the reply.