§ MR. HENNIKER HEATON (Canterbury)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to state what new arrangements have been made for the government of the New Hebrides or for the administration of these islands.
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINNo new arrangements have been made for the government of the New Hebrides, but I hope shortly to be able to announce the appointment of a Deputy Commissioner to reside in the group and look after the interests of British subjects there.