§ MR MACVEAGH (Down, S.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the fact that cab drivers have been fined 5s. each at Johannesburg for carrying Indian coolies as fares; whether this judgment is in accordance with the regulations at present in force in Johannesburg; and whether it is intended to take steps to secure equality of treatment for all races in South Africa.
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINI have heard nothing of the facts alleged in the Question. If the hon. Gentleman will send me any detailed information he has received on the subject I shall be happy to make inquiry.
§ MR. MACVEAGHHas not the right bon. Gentleman heard that it was reported in the Daily Mail?
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir.