§ Mr. HENRY M'LARENasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will give a list of the societies which at present have a Royal charter; and what steps a society or association is required to take when it is desirous of obtaining such a charter?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI am informed that the Privy Council Office keeps a list of the societies, companies, and institutions—119 in number—which have been granted charters since 1867, and that, if necessary, Particulars as to the grant of charters, under the Great Seal, prior to that date, can be furnished by that Department. The mode of procedure in applying for the grant of a charter is by Petition to the King-in-Council. If my hon. Friend desires further information on the subject perhaps1282W he would place himself in communication with the Privy Council Office.