§ Sir JOHN BRIGGasked the President of the Board of Trade what number of applications for information and assistance had been received at the Commercial Intelligence Branch, 73, Basinghall Street, for the years 1903, 1909, 1910?
Mr. BUXTONThe following figures give the information desired by my hon. Friend:—
Written Applications. Personal Applications. Total. 1908 … 6,764 4,503 11,267 1909 … 7,782 5,362 13,144 1910 … 9,010 5,829 14,839