§ Sir WILLIAM BULLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now able to give information as to the number of colliers who have applied for work through the medium of the Labour Exchanges; and whether the Labour Exchanges have been able to find employment for these men at their own trade, and, if so, for how many?
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Mr. BUXTONI am not in a position to give the information as to the number of colliers who have applied for work. The question of how far the various classes can be distinguished in any Returns which may be subsequently given is under consideration.