HC Deb 19 July 1904 vol 138 cc412-3
MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL (Oldham)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is yet able to state what is the decision of His Majesty's Government upon the case of the convict Witton.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER,) Belfast, W.

No, Sir. I am not yet in a position to give a reply to this Question. I have been for some time past in communication with the Colonial Office and hope to be able to announce a decision shortly.