§ 36. Mr. MARRIOTTasked the Prime Minister whether he has received a petition praying that an immediate inquiry may be instituted into the existing methods of the collection and presentation of public statistics; and whether he would be prepared to fix an early day for the reception of a small deputation to urge the prayer of the petitioners?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have not yet received the petition in question. Perhaps those interested might send me their views in writing, and I could then judge whether a deputation would be necessary.
§ Mr. MARRIOTTI am much obliged.