55. Mr. POINTERasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is now able to make any statement regarding the adoption or otherwise of any or all of the recommendations of the Malta Royal Commission?
56. Mr. POINTERasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has been in communication with the Maltese Government respecting the application by certain persons for a site upon which to erect a first-class hotel in the island to cater for the needs and to encourage the visits of tourists; and, if so, if he is able to communicate the results to the House?
Mr. HARCOURTI have requested the Governor of Malta to furnish me with a report on the subject, but have not yet received his reply.