HC Deb 20 February 1882 vol 266 cc1090-1
MR. SERJEANT SIMON

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether Her Majesty's Government will obtain Reports from our Consuls in Cuba as to the number and condition of the slaves in that island, and information showing how far the terms of the Moret Law for prospective emancipation have been and are being carried out; and, as to the number and condition of the Chinese coolies at present in the island?

SIR CHARLES W. DILKE

Yes, Sir; Her Majesty's Consul General at Havannah will be instructed to furnish the Report which my hon. and learned Friend requires.