§ Sir RANDOLF BAKERasked whether the destruction of big game, especially of elephants, is proceeding practically unchecked in the Lado enclave at the present time; and whether any steps are being taken to prevent such destruction immediately if it was taking place?
§ Sir E. GREYI am not aware that destruction of elephants or other big game is taking place unchecked in the Lado Enclave at the present time. I have no recent information, but, as I stated last year, I was then informed that instructions had already been sent to the officials there to repress with the utmost severity any breaches of the Game Regulations. The territory will be taken over as soon as the Government of the Soudan can make the necessary arrangements.
§ Sir R. BAKERAre there any officials there responsible for checking this destruction since the Congo officials have withdrawn?
§ Sir E. GREYMy impression was that the Congo officials are still there, and that arrangements were being made between' the Soudan Government to take the country over as soon as possible.