HC Deb 01 April 1914 vol 60 cc1167-8
13. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the humble memorial from the subordinate officers of the Federated Malay States Railways, petitioning for a revision of their salaries' scheme and conditions of service, was sent to him through the proper channel before a copy of it was sent to him direct; and whether he has yet received the memorial?

Mr. HARCOURT

I have received both copies of the memorial, and I am satisfied that the steps which are being taken will remove any legitimate cause of complaint, and the High Commissioner has accord- ingly been requested to inform the memorialists that I am not prepared to intervene on their behalf.

Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

Do I understand that any steps are being taken in the Federated States?

Mr. HARCOURT

Yes, Sir, the whole matter is under consideration.

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