The Parliamentary Debates

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FRENCH LAW OF ASSOCIATION (MISCELLANEOUS, No. 4, 1903).-Copy presented of Correspondence respecting the application of the French Law of Association to Institutions of British origin [by Command]; to lie upon the Table 1155 TRANSPORTS (SOUTH AFRICAN WAR).--Returns presented, relative thereto [ordered 5th August; Mr. Buchanan]; to lie upon the Table, and to be printed. [No. 354.]

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JOINT STOCK COMPANIES.-Return ordered "(I.) Of the Companies registered. during the year ended the 31st day of December, 1902, which filed a prospectus and to which certificates to commence business has been granted, stating....

(1) The date of registration.

(2) The date of the prospectus.

(3) The amount of the nominal capital.

(4) The amount of each share.

(5) The amount issued or to be issued otherwise than for cash.

(6) The amount offered for subscription in cash.

(7) The amount underwritten.

(8) The commission for underwriting.

(9) The minimum subscription required.

(10) The amount allotted before commencing business.

(11) The amounts per share payable on application and allotment. (12) The total directors' share qualification, if any; and

(13) The date of the certificate to commence business.

(II.) Of the Companies registered during the year 1902 which filed a prospectus, but to which certificates to commence business have not been granted, stating the particulars specified in (1.) so far as they are applicable.

(III.) Of the Companies registered during the year 1902, which filed a declaration that the Company does not issue any invitation to the public to subscribe for its shares.'

(IV.) Of the Companies registered during the year 1902, which have not
filed a prospectus or a declaration that the Company does not issue
any invitation to the public to subscribe for its shares,' and stating
the particulars specified in (1.) so far as they are applicable.
(V.) Of the Companies which were dissolved or struck off the register
during the year 1902.

(VI.) Of the total number of companies dissolved during the year 1902
(1) by order of Court; (2) after voluntary liquidation; and (3) pur-
suant to the provisions of Section 7 of The Companies Act, 1880, and
Section 26 of the Companies Act, 1900.

(VII.) Of the total number and nominal paid-up and considered as paid-up
capital of the Companies registered during the year 1902 in London,
Edinburgh, and Dublin respectively, distinguishing limited companies
from unlimited, and companies registered with a nominal capital from
companies registered without such capital.

(VIII.) Of the total number and paid-up capital, including the amounts
considered as paid on vendors and other shares, of all companies
having a share capital which were on the register on the 30th day of
April, 1903, except such companies as were in course of liquidation
or removal from the register under the provisions of Section 7 of The
Companies Act, 1880, and Section 26 of The Companies Act, 1900.
(IX.) Of the total number and nominal capital of the companies registered
in England, Scotland, and Ireland respectively, in every year since
the commencement of The Companies Act, 1862 to 1992, inclusive.
(X.) Of the fees and capital duty paid in respect of Registered Companies
during the year 1902.”—(Mr Gerald Balfour)

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION (IRELAND).—

Return ordered, "showing (1) the names of permanent officials of the

Department on the 1st day of May, 1903; (2) description of office; (3)

salary and travelling expenses; (4) date of appointment and previous

employment; (5) tenure of office:"

Councils in Ireland in carrying out the provisions of the Agricultural and

Technical Instruction (Ireland) Act."-(Mr. McGovern)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CIRCULATED WITH THE VOTES.

LONDONDERRY AND LOUGH SWILLY RAILWAY-ERECTION OF STATION AT

PENNYBURN. Question, Mr. McFadden (Donegal, E.); Answer, Mr. Elliot 1157

BALANCE OF MONEY COLLECTED FOR RELIEF OF DISTRESS IN 1844.--Question,

Mr. D. A. Thomas (Merthyr Tydvil); Answer, Mr. Akers Douglas

HASTINGS LIST OF VOTERS-SURCHARGE BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUDITORS.

Question, Mr. Freeman Thomas (Hastings); Answer, Mr. Walter Long 1158

APPLICATION FOR POLICE COURT at Dunblane.—Question, Mr. Field (Dublin,
St. Patrick); Answer, Mr. A. Graham Murray
DELIVERY OF LETTERS AT VALENTIA ISLAND.-Question, Mr. Boland (Kerry,
S.); Answer, Mr. Austen Chamberlain
EARLY CLOSING OF STRAFFAN POST OFFICE.-Question, Mr. Leamy (Kildare,
N.); Answer, Mr. Austen Chamberlain
DISMISSAL OF A BELFAST POST OFFICE EMPLOYEE.-Question, Mr. Sloan (Belfast,
S.); Answer, Mr. Austen Chamberlain
DELAY IN BELFAST MAILS.-Question, Mr. Sloan; Answer, Mr. Austen Cham-
berlain

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POST OFFICE SECOND DIVISION CLERKS.-Question, Mr. Kimber (Wandsworth);

Answer, Mr. Austen Chamberlain

PUNISHMENT OF DUBLIN POSTMEN FOR MIS-DELIVERY OF LETTERS.-Question,

Mr. Nannetti (Dublin, College Green); Answer, Mr. Austen Chamberlain 1161

UNAPPOINTED POSTMEN PERFORMING DUTY IN DUBLIN POST OFFICE.—Ques-

tion, Mr. Nannetti; Answer, Mr. Austen Chamberlain

POSTAL DELAYS BETWEEN LONDON AND EDINBURGH.-Question, Mr. D. A.

Tohmas; Answer, Mr. Austen Chamberlain ...

EXTENSION OF THE MALL-STATUE OF KING CHARLES I. Question, Lord

Balcarres (Lancashire, Chorley); Answer, Mr. Victor Cavendish

REPAYMENT TO DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL OF INTEREST ON BUNCRANA AND

CARNDONAGH RAILWAY GUARANTEED SHARES.-Question, Mr. O'Doherty

(Donegal, N.); Answer, Mr. Elliot

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PAYMENT OF GRANT TO CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL, BLACKPOOL.-Question, Mr.

Harwood (Bolton); Answer, Sir William Anson

INSUBORDINATION ON H.M.S. "DRAKE."-Question, Mr. Harmsworth (Caith-

ness-shire); Answer, Mr. Arnold-Forster

INCREASED DINING ACCOMMODATION IN DEVONPORT DOCKYARD.—Question, Mr.
Duke (Plymouth); Answer, Mr. Arnold-Forster
QUALIFIED NURSES IN WORKHOUSE INFIRMARIES.-Question, Mr. Talbot
(Oxford University); Answer, Mr. Walter Long

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PAYMENT OF REBATE ON CORN.-Mr. Corrie Grant (Warwickshire, Rugby);

Answer, Mr. Ritchie ...