§ Mr. JOHN WILLIAMSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he would furnish a Return showing the total number of Chinese seamen employed during 1909 on British vessels, distinguishing 344 the various ratings, port of engagement, and those employed under European agreements from those employed under Lascar agreements?
Mr. BUXTONI fear it would be impossible to give such a Return as is desired by the hon. Memebr, but I will ascertain how far I can meet his wishes, and communicate with him further.