Mr. ERSKINEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the great losses incurred by British investors in the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada junior securities and in the Grand Trunk Pacific fourth debenture stock; and can he see his way to make representations to the Canadian Government on their behalf, more especially as it is in contemplation to alter the status of Canadian railway companies at the present time?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI realise the position of the holders of these railway stocks, but the matter is not one in which His Majesty's Government can intervene.