§ Sir H. CARLILEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in the event of the Dominion Government of South Africa establishing or contributing towards a line of steamships directly competitive with those now in existence, the British Government is under any contracts with the latter which will prevent its taking into consideraiton the claims of the former for equal treatment?
§ Colonel SEELYThe existing mail contract expires in September, 1912. The Secretary of State is not aware of any other contract.
§ Sir H. CARLILEMay I ask whether the Government will consider this matter when they take in hand the renewal of the contract?
§ Colonel SEELYI am afraid I cannot add anything to what I have said.