Mr. MURRAY MACDONALDasked the Under-Secretary for the Colonies whether he had any further information to give to the House relating 5 to the contract with Messrs. Elder, Dempster, Limited, for the carriage of bananas from Jamaica to the United Kingdom; and whether it was still pro-to renew the contract?
§ Colonel SEELYI have no further information to give on the subject. No decision has been taken as yet with regard to a renewal of the contract. The whole matter is being carefully considered in all its bearings.
§ Mr. GIBSON BOWLESWhen will the existing contract come to an end?
§ Colonel SEELYIf my hon. Friend will put down a question I shall be able to give him precise information.