§ Major OWENasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what is the present position of the settlers under the New Brunswick 500 family scheme; and how many of those who emigrated under the scheme from this country are still living on and cultivating their holdings?
Mr. THOMASThe number of families who settled under the scheme was 350. Although the scheme has been adversely affected by the prevailing economic depression, 265 of the families are still on their holdings.