§ Mr. GERALD HURSTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received a petition from the Manchester Corporation in favour of legislation on the lines of The Measuring Instruments Bill, 1922; and if he can see his way to accede thereto?
§ Sir P. LLOYD-GREAMEI have received representations from the Manchester Corporation and other bodies in favour of such legislation; but I am afraid it will not be possible for the Government to introduce a Bill this Session.