HC Deb 14 November 1911 vol 31 c195
Mr. POINTER

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the information has been received showing how long the 1,300 Maltese refugees, who arrived at Malta on board the steamer "Castlegarth" on 1st October, were prevented by the authorities from landing, and what was the reason for their detention; and, if so, whether he will state the results of his inquiries to the House?

Mr. HARCOURT

I have not yet received the report for which I called.

Colonel YATE

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman—

Mr. SPEAKER

The Secretary of State has just said he has not received a report. It is no use cross-examining him about a thing he has not received.