§ MR. ASHLEY (Lancashire, Blackpool)I beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies under what article and paragraph of the Convention with France with reference to the New Hebrides the High Commissioners have discretion as to the grant of recruiting licences in the case of applicants of doubtful character.
§ MR. CHURCHILLThe provisions will be found in Article XXXI., paragraphs (1) and (2).