§ SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACHwished to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies a Question of which he had given him private Notice as to the affairs in Basutoland. The reference in Her Majesty's Speech might lead to some apprehension as to the present condition of affairs there. It was, however, impossible to discuss the position until they were in possession of information of a somewhat later date than that at present in the hands of hon. Members. The last Papers were dated in July last, and he should like to ask the hon. Gentleman when any further Papers would be in the possession of hon. Members, and up to what date they would refer?
§ MR. COURTNEYThe Papers presented last Tuesday include Papers with reference to Basutoland; but I am afraid that even those Papers will not give such information respecting Basutoland as will enable the right hon. Baronet to discuss the present position.