§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, whether he was now in a position to make any statement regarding the provision of improved telegraphic communications with the West Indies?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Harcourt)The whole matter is under consideration, and I regret that I am not in a position to make any statement at present.
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the right hon. Gentleman give me any indication as to the time when he is likely to be in a position to make a statement?
§ Mr. HARCOURTNo, not now; but I will tell the hon. Member as soon as I can.