§ MR. CHAMBERLAINasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether the Government have addressed any communications to Sir Bartle Frere, on the subject of his policy in South Africa, since January 23rd, 1879, and besides the short Despatch of February 12th; and, if so, whether there is any objec- 1314 tion to laying them upon the Table before the day fixed for the discussion on the Zulu War?
§ SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH,in reply, said, he informed the hon. Member the other day that there would be some further despatches, and among them would be found those communications to which he referred. They would be in the hands of hon. Members on Friday or Saturday.