HC Deb 27 July 1894 vol 27 cc1117-8
MR. W. JOHNSTON (Belfast, S.)

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any decision has been arrived at as to the amount of the military contribution to be paid annually by the Straits Settlements; and if he will state the amount?

MR. HENNIKER HEATON (Canterbury)

At the same time, I will ask if the Secretary of State for War can state when a decision will be arrived at with regard to the military contribution to be exacted in future from the Straits Settlements?

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. S. BUXTON,) Tower Hamlets, Poplar

I extremely regret that I am not yet in a position to give any definite reply on the matter. I understand that the matter is under the special consideration of the Treasury to-day, and I have every reason, therefore, to hope that a speedy conclusion will be come to on the matter.

MR. W. JOHNSTON

Will the hon. Gentleman be able to give me an answer on Monday?

MR. S. BUXTON

I should like a few days longer.

MR. W. JOHNSTON

Then I will put it down for Thursday.