§ 2. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he has considered the recommendations of the Putumayo Select Committee, which reported last Session; whether a Bill has been drafted embodying any of the Committee's recommendations; and, if so, when the Bill will be introduced?
§ Sir E. GREYNo Bill has been drafted by the Government, and I cannot promise the introduction of a Bill by the Government.
§ Mr. KINGIs the matter under consideration at all? The first part of the question has not been answered. Has the matter been discussed?
§ Sir E. GREYYes, the matter is under consideration certainly. It is a matter of considerable importance, and as a matter of fact the Law Officers of the Crown are being consulted on the question. The specific question addressed to me by my hon. Friend is whether a Bill has been drafted? A Bill has not been drafted.