§ MR. ASHTON (Bedfordshire, Luton)To ask the Secretary of State for the 289 Colonies, if he will state what is the amount of the accumulated funds in the hands of the Crown Agents for the Colonies, whether it is a constantly growing amount, and whether it is under the control of the Colonial Office; and, if not, of whom.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Lyttelton.) About £350,000. Yes. Yes.