§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAIN (Birmingham, W.)asked the President of the Board of Trade, Whether he is now in a position to state anything as to the Return asked 531 for in reference to the liquidation of Companies under the Act of 1862; and whether, if the production of the full Return asked for would be difficult or expensive, he would undertake to give a Return for two years, 1866 and 1867, as an example, showing the time occupied by and cost of liquidations under this Act?
§ THE PRESIDENT (Sir MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH) (Bristol, W.)I have ascertained that a Return can be given showing the names of Companies in liquidation since 1862, and of the solicitors and liquidators, with the dates of commencement and closing of liquidation, but not including the costs of liquidation, or the amounts realized and distributed amongst the creditors. But the Lord Chancellor has directed inquiry to be made as to the reasonable practicability of giving the complete Return for two years, as suggested by the right hon. Gentleman.