§ Sir W. SUGDENasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the freight rate per ton of cotton piece goods between Liverpool and Bombay is 50s. per ton; that the rate between Liverpool and Madras is 61s. 9d. per ton; that the difference is operating against the Lancashire cotton workers; and will he make representations to the Imperial Shipping Committee to consider its remedy and recommend?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKI understand that the freight rates are correctly stated. Regarding the last part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to similar questions on the 29th November, a copy of which I am sending him.