§ MR. HENNIKER HEATONI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Government has recognised, or intends to recognise, the existence of a state of war between France and Madagascar; whether the Government has taken, or will take, steps to prevent British shipowners from conveying materials for, or otherwise assisting, either of the belligerent countries; and whether any, and what, instructions have been given to the Commanders of Her Majestys ships of War on the Madagascar Station for the protection of British lives and property in the Island?
§ *SIR E. GREYI must ask the hon. Member to postpone the first and second paragraphs of his question. The last paragraph will be dealt with by the Admiralty.
§ MR. W. JOHNSTONHas the hon. Baronet seen the statement in the evening papers that British transports are carrying, not only war materials, but French Officers?
§ *SIR E. GREYI have not seen any evening paper yet.