HC Deb 02 March 1905 vol 142 cc182-3
*MR. CHANNING (Northamptonshire, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies, with reference to the Answer which he gave to a Question put by the hon. Member for Westminster, on August 10th,† 1904, what reply His Majesty has since then been advised to † See (4) Debates, cxl., 16. vouchsafe to the humble petition of the Church Council of the Diocese of Natal; and whether Papers on this subject will be presented to Parliament.

MR. LYTTELTON

I did not find myself able to advise His Majesty to give any direction with regard to the petition, and the petitioners have been answered accordingly. It is not proposed to present Papers on the subject to Parliament.

*MR. CHANNING

Will the right hon. Gentleman reconsider more fully the whole circumstances with a view to secure to the Church of Natal its statutory rights as a branch of the Established Church of the United Kingdom?

MR. LYTTELTON

No, Sir.

*MR. CHANNING

gave notice that he would draw attention to the matter on the earliest occasion.