HC Deb 18 July 1887 vol 317 cc1155-6
MR. ATKINSON (Boston)

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, What has been the result of the inquiry into the conduct of Mr. L. D. Powles, magistrate at the Bahamas?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir HENRY HOLLAND) (Hampstead)

Mr. Powles was called upon for an explanation of his conduct; but, having resigned his office, it became unnecessary further to pursue the inquiry.