HC Deb 14 March 1898 vol 54 cc1520-1
MR. R. G. WEBSTER

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any further steps have been taken in regard to establishing a direct cable communication betwixt the Dominion of Canada and Australia; and if any Papers will be laid upon the Table on that subject?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN,) Birmingham, W.

The Question is still under consideration, and no Papers can at present be laid.