§ MR. SALTasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, If any claims for compensation have been made or are about to be made for losses incurred by British subjects during the disturbances in Tunis; if so, whether such claims have been brought before the British Government, and how they are to be enforced; and, what guarantee exists for the security of the life and property of British subjects in Tunis for the future, and to what tribunals they have to look for protection?
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKEThere were many claims by British subjects on account of the losses they incurred consequent upon the disturbances in Tunis. These claims were examined and assessed by an International Commission, instituted on the initiative of the French Government, and presided over by a French officer. Her Majesty's Government are now in communication with the French Government respecting the payment of the sums awarded by the Commission. Her Majesty's Government have no reason to suppose that efficient measures will not be adopted by the Tunisian Government for the security of life and property in the Regency. The old system of the administration of justice remains undisturbed as yet. As to the future, I gave a full reply last week.