§ MR. E. J. C. MORTON (Devonport)On behalf of the hon. Member for Mid Glamorganshire, I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is permissible under the law affecting British subjects in Umtassa's country for Magistrates in the service of the Chartered Company to force natives to labour for the Company, and to use their powers as Magistrates to establish this form of slavery; and, if not, what steps will be taken to prevent the continuance of this practice?
§ MR. S. BUXTONIt is not permissible for Magistrates in Umtassa's country to force natives to labour against their will. I have no information before me to show that any Magistrate has attempted to act contrary to the law in the matter.