HC Deb 05 July 1904 vol 137 cc638-9
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. LYTTELTON

As 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. BUCHANAN

Have any communications passed with the Transvaal Government.

MR. LYTTELTON

I cannot go beyond the Answers I have already given.

MR. LAMBERT

Will the right hon. Gentleman be in a position to make any statement before the session is over?

MR. LYTTELTON

I cannot say.