§ MR. A. M'ARTHURasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether, before the departure of the Malagasy Envoys to the United States, Her Majesty's Government made any progress with the revision of the Treaty between England and Madagascar, and, in particular, whether he can confirm the statement that Article 5, relative to the occupancy of leasing land by British subjects, in the amended form, has been signed on behalf of the respective Governments by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and the Envoys?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICESir, an agreement has been come to with regard to Article 5, and the declaration embodying it is already in the hands of hon. Members. The other points which have been the subject of negotiation are reserved for decision until the return of the Ambassadors from the United States.