HC Deb 17 February 1904 vol 130 cc13-4
MR. LOUGH (Islington, W.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Transvaal Government is prepared to alter the Ordinance with † See (4) Debates, cxxix, 1320 regard to the admission of Chinese labour so as to include the points suggested by the Chinese Minister for further safeguarding the interests of the immigrants, especially as regards corporal punishment.

* MR. LYTTELTON

The Legislative Council of the Transvaal having been adjourned, the amendment of the Ordinance is not practicable, but I anticipate no difficulty in meeting the suggestions of the Chinese Minister under the power to make regulations which is given by the Ordinance.

* SIR CHARLES DILKE (Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean)

Will the suggestion in regard to the appointment of a Consul or of Consuls be agreed to?

* MR. LYTTELTON

assented.