§ SIR R. ASSHETON CROSSasked the President of the Local Government Board, When the Reports of the Inspectors under the Alkali Works Act, 1881, will be in the hands of Members?
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKESir, The Reports of the Inspectors under the Alkali Works Act, 1881, were in the hands of the printers shortly before Notice was given of this Question. The printing is being expedited; but the printers tell me it will be a fortnight before proofs can be obtained, which seems a long time. No delay that can be avoided shall take place, and arrangements will be made that in the coming year the Reports shall be presented at an earlier date.