§ CAPTAIN SPEIRSsaid, he wished to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, What are the regulations in the British West Indian possessions as to quarantine, stating its duration in each colony, whether performed in vessels or on shore; if in vessels, their average tonnage and whether provided at the expense of the Government, or of those subjected to quarantine; if on shore, whether in reach of medical attendance, and whether such attendance is provided at the expense of 722 the Government, or of those undergoing quarantine?
§ MR. ADDERLEY,in reply, said, it was impossible to state what the regulations in the British West India possessions were as to quarantine. Looking through the Acts on the subject, he found that one of them made specific regulations, but they left it to each Governor to make such regulations as the circumstances of a case might call for. There was no specific regulation as to whether quarantine was performed on shore or in vessels. As to medical attendance, he believed it was charged to the masters of ships, but was not certain. If the hon. Gentleman had in view any particular case, and would move for a Return of the regulations affecting it, he would obtain them by sending to the colony for them.