HC Deb 08 August 1901 vol 99 cc25-6
MR. LAMBERT (Devonshire, South Molton)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the proposed expenditure of £500,000 on land settlement in South Africa will proceed on the lines laid down in the Report of the Land Settlement Commission; if so, is it proposed to buy land and aid by Government funds men of small capital and little or no experience of farming to settle as farmers in South Africa.

MR. J. CHAMBERLAIN

As I have already indicated, I am not prepared to make any further statement on the subject at present, but Lord Milner will report fully on the matter as soon as possible after his arrival.

MR. LAMBERT

Will the scheme come before the House before any money is expended?

MR. J. CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir. A Vote has been taken.