HC Deb 10 March 1899 vol 68 c465

2. £2,400, Supplementary, Colonial Office.

Motion made and Question proposed— That a supplementary sum not exceeding £2,400 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the charge which will come in the course of payment during the year ending 31st March 1899, for salaries and expenses of Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies.

SIR E. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT

I would like to ask whether I should be in order on this Vote, which includes £750 for salaries, wages, and allowances, in discussing the position of affairs in the Transvaal?

THE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN

No, I think the honourable Member would not be in order.

Question put and passed.

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