§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the principal medical officer at Sandakan is in the employ of the British North Borneo Company, and that he also fills the office of Sessions Judge; and whether arrangements can be made by which the office of Sessions Judge shall be held by an official who is not employed by the Company in a medical capacity?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN,) Birmingham, W.I am informed that the principal medical officer at Sandakan also holds the office of Sessions Judge, and that the arrangement works to the satisfaction of the Government and of the inhabitants. Her Majesty's Government does not interfere with the internal administration of North Borneo.