HC Deb 14 May 1908 vol 188 c1321
MR. HAROLD COX

I beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the proposed anti-Asiatic legislation in the Portuguese province of Mozambique contains important exemptions in favour of Asiatics who are Portuguese subjects; and whether he will take care that in any anti-Asiatic legislation in the British Colonies of South Africa similar exemptions shall be made in favour of Asiatics who are British subjects.

COLONEL SEELY

No, Sir; I am not aware of the proposed Portuguese legislation.

*MR. REES

Would such communication be addressed to the Foreign Office?

COLONEL SEELY

We should be bound to receive information if such legislation were passed.

*MR. REES

Will a copy of the Bill when it comes be placed in the Library?

COLONEL SEELY

I should like notice of that Question.