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s.—Circulation. The number printed this year is 4,850. The disposition of this rumber is as follows, viz.:— For binding ... ... ... ... .., ... ... 300 „ members of both Houses ... ... ... ... ... 2,725 „ official use and sales... ... ... ... ... ... 658 „ free list ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1,167 Total ... ... ... 4,850 I am of opinion that the number of copies sold would not be materially increased if Hansard -were issued in its present form earlier. Eeports efficiently condensed would, without doubt, increase sales, if publication were materially hastened. The number of copies sold last year was 389. The number for the present year to date is 264. I have, &c, Samuel Costall, Government Printer. The Chairman, Eeporting Debates and Printing Committee, House of Eepresentatives.
Table showing Space occupied by Members' Speeches, from No. 1 (June 22) up to and inclusive of No. 27 (part of September 18).
Approximate Gest of Paper.— Preparation, nil; printing (1,250 copies), £2 4s.
Authority: Samuel Costall, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB93.
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