HC Deb 17 April 1902 vol 106 cc528-9
* SIR CHARLES DILKE

I beg to ask the Secretary of the State for the Colonies whether he can sec his way to direct local inquiry to be held in Barbados as to the system of parochial administration, rating, and administration of poor relief, as well as into the working of the Agricultural Aids Act.

MR. J. CHAMBERLAIN

I am not aware on what particular grounds inquiry should be held into the subjects mentioned in the right hon. Member's Question, but if he will inform me of the special points to which he wishes to call attention. I shall be happy to communicate with the Governor.