§ Mr. REESTo ask the Secretary of State for India whether statistics are 341 available regarding the proportion of invalid coolies sent back to India from Natal before their indentures have expired, and the proportion admitted into hospital for lengthy periods during their indentures in Natal.
§ (Answered by Mr. Secretary Morley.) Statistics under the first heading, and a statement of the total number of Indians admitted to hospital, are given in the annual report of the Protector of Indian Immigrants, published by the Government of Natal, a copy of which I shall be happy to communicate to the hon. Member. In 1905 the number of Indians who arrived was 7,917, the total number under indenture was 32,153, the number who were sent back as unfit for labour was 503, and the total number admitted to hospital (irrespective of the length, of period of such admission, which is not stated) was 9,408.