§ Lord BALCARRESasked how many British subjects were now established in the Katanga region of the Congo, and in what manner was His Majesty's Government represented at the present moment in that country; and whether any official documents were publicly accessible whereby British subjects intending to settle in the Katanga could be informed of their rights under treaty?
§ Sir EDWARD GREYAccording to a Census taken on 1st January, 1909, there were forty-nine British subjects in the Province Orientale and the Lualaba Kasai, in which the Katanga region lies. I have no later figures. His Majesty's Government are represented in the Katanga by a salaried Vice-Consul, who is at this moment on his return journey to his post after leave of absence, which was lengthened for reasons of health. The public treaties can be obtained in the usual way. Individuals wishing to inquire on the spot as to their rights can always apply to the Vice-Consul.