MR. CATHCART WASONI beg to ask the Postmaster-General if his attention has been directed to the disabilities which East African settlers and intending settlers suffer through the want of direct communication; and if he will inquire on what terms it could be arranged for the German East African Company to call at an English port on outward and homeward journeys.
§ THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Lord STANLEY,) Lancashire, WesthoughtonThe question of establishing direct steamship communication between this country and East Africa is now being considered by an Inter-Departmental Committee; and pending the result of their deliberations. I do not think it advisable to make the inquiry suggested by the hon. Member.