HC Deb 09 May 1890 vol 344 cc575-6
MR. ROWNTREE (Scarborough)

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Ordinance directed by the Secretary of State to be introduced in the Hong Kong Legislature for amending the Contagious Diseases Ordinance of 1889 has yet been passed; and, if not, what is the cause of the delay?

*THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Baron H. de WORMS,) Liverpool, East Toxteth

As the Secretary of State's instructions in regard to an amending Ordinance were only sent last January, there has not yet been time for the Ordinance to be passed and sent home, but the officer administering the Government will be requested to push the matter forward as soon as possible.