HC Deb 13 March 1902 vol 104 c1263
MR. CAINE

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Coloniesif he is aware that, since Pretoria came into the possession of the British Government, Indian traders have been fined for walking on the side walks of the streets, and generally remain under the disabilities which prevail under the old laws of the Transvaal Republic with regard to the Indian subjects of His Majesty; and is it proposed to modify or repeal these laws.

MR. J. CHAMBERLAIN

No such cases have been reported, but, as I stated in reply to a Question on 3rd February, the legislation of the late Government is still in force, and until I receive Lord Milner's Report on the whole question it is impossible for me to say what modifications will be necessary.

MR. FLYNN

Are we to understand that British Indian subjects are Outlanders in Pretoria?

MR. J. CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir.