§ SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACHasked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether any Reports have been received since April 1880, from the British residents in Perak and Sunjei Ujong, on the subject of slavery in those States; and, whether any progress has been made towards its abolition, or any action taken in the matter by Her Majesty's Government?
§ MR. COURTNEYNo Report has been received since April, 1880; but attention shall be immediately given to the subject.