§ MR. JOHN ELLIS (Nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether arrangements have been made, or are in contemplation, for giving Lord Milner leave of absence; and in that case for what period, and by whom will the duties of High Commissioner be discharged.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN,) Birmingham, W.Lord Milner proposes to take a short holiday away from South Africa during the present summer. His duties will be discharged during his absence by Sir Arthur Lawley, in virtue of a dormant Commission which appoints the Officer Administering the Government of the Transvaal to be High Commissioner in such a contingency.