§ SIR JOHN LUBBOCKI beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board why there was no "Index to the Population Tables" compiled for the Census of 1881, similar to that for 1871, as comprised in Parliamentary Return [C. 676 II]; and whether in view of the great utility of such an Index to all persons having occasion to consult the Population Tables, he will give instructions that such an Index shall be prepared on the lines of such Return for the approaching Census?
§ *THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. RITCHIE,) Tower Hamlets, St. George'sI have made inquiry on the subject, and the Index referred to was, I am informed, omitted on the ground of time and cost. I agree as to the great utility of a full Index, and I will arrange that such an Index shall be prepared in connection with the next Census Returns.