§ MR. BUCHANAN (Perthshire, E.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies what alterations in the constitution of the Legislative Council of the Transvaal the Government propose to make when the term of office of the present council expires; and whether a representative system will be introduced.
§ MR. LYTTELTONAs I stated yesterday, in answer to a Question by the lion. Member for South Molton†, I am not prepared to make any statement on the subject at present.
§ MR. BUCHANANHave any communications passed with the Transvaal Government.
§ MR. LYTTELTONI cannot go beyond the Answers I have already given.
§ MR. LAMBERTWill the right hon. Gentleman be in a position to make any statement before the session is over?
§ MR. LYTTELTONI cannot say.