§ MR. COLERIDGE KENNARDasked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, At what date was the Report of the Commission on the Franchise to the people of Mauritius received at the Colonial Office; and, can he fix a date when Lord Derby's decision on the Report will be ready, so as to relieve the anxiety of the people of Mauritius on the question?
§ MR. EVELYN ASHLEYThe Report of the Commission on the Franchise was received from Mauritius the end of last January. The views of the Secretary of State upon that Report have been conveyed in a despatch to the Governor, which was sent off about a week ago. As soon as this has been received and considered in the Colony, there will be no objection to giving the Papers.