§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the Secretary of State whether his attention had been officially called to the recent expulsion of a British steamship owner from Holland; what were the circumstances attending such action on the part of the Dutch Government; and whether any representations have been, or will be, made by His Majesty's Government on the subject?
Mr. McKINNON WOODMy attention has been called to this matter, but I would point out that the expulsion order has not yet taken effect, and that it is the agent of the British company, and not the owner of the steamship, who is to be expelled. As regards the second part, the agent in 805 question is alleged to have committed a breach of the Netherlands police regulations in attempting to land return emigrants after this had been expressly prohibited by the police commissioner. I am making inquiries into all the facts before deciding what action should be taken.