Statement

Scope and Content

Dictated by Sir J. [McCloud], to the effect that the anticipated movement to amend the present distribution of seats offers an opportunity to do justice to women by granting them the "first rights" of franchise. A copy of the statement appears to have been sent to Mr [Burne?] of the Exchange Telegraph [or Delegate?] Office. Endorsed with a list of newspapers; the statement was possibly also sent to them.

Originally inserted between folios 33 and 34.