§ Mr. ANNAN BRYCEasked whether the Government of the Republic of Uruguay is introducing this month into the legis- 1899 lative chamber a Bill to establish a State monopoly in insurance and to forbid within the territory of the republic all life, fire, and accident insurance operations otherwise than by the State; and whether it is proposed to take any, and if so, what, steps to protect the interests of the British insurance companies transacting business in the Republic?
Mr. McKINNON WOODYes, Sir; and I am telegraphing to His Majesty's Minister to make representations to the Uruguayan Government.