DR. RUTHERFORD (Middlesex, Brentford)To ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has received information to the effect that the Government of Natal have reinstated the notice that was withdrawn about a month ago to the effect that Indian children over fourteen years of age will, 2371 on and after 23rd December next, have to leave the Indian schools no matter what standard they may have reached; and, if so, whether any alternative schooling is to be provided for them, and does His Majesty's Government propose to take any action.
(Answered by Colonel Seely.) I have no official information to this effect, but inquiry is being made of the Governor.