§ MR. BAILLIE COCHRANEsaid, he wished to know, Whether the private information conveyed to him has been confirmed by any information in possession of the Government, to the effect that the French Government do not intend to press for the renewal of the Treaty permitting the exportation of Coolies from the East Indies to the French Colonies?
§ MR. LAYARDsaid, he regretted that he could not give a satisfactory answer to the question of the hon. Member. The time for giving notice had been prolonged, and he was not certain what course the French Government would pursue. When he received information on the subject he would take care to communicate it to the hon. Member.