HC Deb 08 March 1898 vol 54 cc975-6
MR. J. F. HOGAN (Tipperary, Mid)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the new constitution in Norfolk Island is working satisfactorily, and whether it is proposed to present an annual report on the public affairs of this dependency?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES

I have no reason to believe that the new arrangements for the administration of Norfolk Island are not working satisfactorily. It has not hitherto been the practice to present an annual report on the affairs of Norfolk Island, and I do not propose to make any change in this respect.