§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAIN (Birmingham, W.)asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether the Secretary of State has received any reply from the Rev. John Mackenzie to the Despatch of the High Commissioner, Sir Hercules Robinson (C. 4,890, No. 24), on the subject of the separation between the offices of High Commissioner and Governor of the Cape Colony; and, if so, whether there is any objection to its publication?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Baron HENRY DE WORMS) (Liverpool, East Toxteth)The letter referred to by my right hon. Friend shall be presented to Parliament; but as the question has been re-opened, it is desirable to ask Sir Hercules Robinson whether he has any further observations to make, which should be presented with Mr. Mackenzie's letter. My right hon. Friend will have learnt from my answer to the hon. Member for Leith (Mr. Munro-Ferguson) on March 27 what are the views of Her Majesty's Government on this question.