§ DR. CAMERON (Glasgow, College)asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether it is proposed that the expenses of the Malta Boundary Commissioners shall be paid by the British or the Maltese Government?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Baron HENRY DE WORMS) (Liverpool, East Toxteth)The expenses of the Malta Royal Commission, which amounted to a little over £450, will be defrayed from Malta Funds. The Papers about to be distributed will show that, in addition to the actual expenses of travelling and living, Sir George Bowen, one of the Commissioners, was allowed an honorarium, at the rate of £5 per diem. The other Commissioner, Sir George Baden-Powell, when he accepted the Commissionership, declined to receive any remuneration, as being a Member of the House of Commons. The Papers about to be presented will contain an acknowledgment of the discretion and ability with, which the Commissioners discharged their functions.