How did the commission of enquiry set about its work?

Question 1

How many commissioners did the royal commission of enquiry have?

Answer 1

• royal commission of enquiry had 9 commissioners, additionally 26 assistant commissioner’s were appointed who it in the leg work, collecting and collating the evidence

Question 2

What did it consist of?

Answer 2

• 3 questionnaires: first 2 sent to rural areas, the third to parishes in towns
• 10% of parishes replied