§ MR. BRADLAUGH (Northampton)asked the Secretary to the Board of Trade, To how many Trades Unions the Circular of October, 1887, headed "Statistical Tables and Report on Trades Unions," was sent by the labour correspondent, and the earliest and latest dates at which such Circular was sent out; what number of Societies have replied, and the earliest and latest dates of such replies; and, whether the replies are full and satisfactory, or otherwise?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON) (Manchester, N.E.)(who replied) said: Circulars were sent to 312 Unions on the 10th of November, 1887, or within a few days thereafter. Sixteen were returned from the Post Office as "not found;" two were returned marked "dissolved;" 24 up to now have been received, most of which are in a very incomplete state. The latest was received two days ago; 270 are, therefore, still out; but it is possible that some Unions may not send in their Returns until they are able to give the results for 1887.