§ MR. LLOYD - GEORGE (Carnarvon Boroughs)I should like to ask the Colonial Secretary a Question, of which I have had no opportunity of giving him notice—whether his attention has been called to a Report which appears in the Press—I think it is the Birmingham Daily Post—stating that communications have been received by Lord Milner from General Botha offering to surrender on certain conditions; whether those conditions have—
§ *MR. SPEAKEROrder, order! That is a Question whicht he hon. Member would not be allowed to put down on the Paper. It is not in order to quote from a newspaper unless the hon. Member vouches for the facts.
§ MR. LLOYD-GEORGEThen may I ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any communication from General Botha has been received by Lord Milner offering to surrender on any conditions; and, if so, what?
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir, none.