§ MR. GUY BARING (Winchester)I beg to ask the Under - Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Jubaland province of British East Africa has been thrown open to trade; if so, whether any concessions have been given to private individuals or companies; and whether navigation on the River Juba is being carried on as far up as the scene of the recent disturbances on the Italian bank at Lugh.
§ MR. CHURCHILLThe Jubaland province is not yet under regular administration, and traders are accordingly not allowed to enter it without the special permission of the Governor. Such permission has recently been given in two cases, but no concession has been granted. I do not know whether the river is now being navigated as far as Lugh.