§ MR. J. M. PAULTON (Durham, Bishop Auckland)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can confirm the statement that Lord Hampden has been appointed to the Governorship of New South Wales.
§ MR. BUXTONYes, Lord Hampden has been appointed Governor of New 1384 South Wales; and I am pleased to announce that I have this morning received, through the Agent General, a telegram from the Government of New South Wales in these terms:—
The Government receives with pleasure and satisfaction the announcement of Lord Hampden as Governor of New South Wales; kindly congratulate Lord Hampden on behalf of Ministers.