§ MR. T. P. O'CONNORasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether there are any records in the Foreign Office of the practice of Foreign Countries in electoral contests—especially in reference to the question of electoral expenses; and, if not, whether he would have any objection to issue a circular asking information on the subject to Her Majesty's representatives abroad?
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKESir, no records exist in the Foreign Office of the practice of foreign countries in electoral contests, or of the cost of Parliamentary elections abroad; but Her Majesty's Representatives in the principal countries of Europe will be instructed to furnish Reports.