HC Deb 18 April 1898 vol 56 c308
MR. HOGAN

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to indicate the date of his promised statement of general policy in reference to the West Indies?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES

The answer to this Question also must be in the negative. I cannot make any statement until the negotiations have been completed and the Government have had time to consider their policy.