HC Deb 26 March 1914 vol 60 cc544-5
55. Mr. KEIR HARDIE

asked the Prime Minister whether representations have been received from the Acting High Commissioner for South Africa concerning certain proposed amendments to the Importation of Plumage (Prohibition) Bill, now before a Committee of this House; and, if so, whether any action is proposed to be taken to comply with such representations of the South African Government?

Mr. HARCOURT

Yes, Sir. It is not the intention of His Majesty's Government to support any amendment for deleting ostriches from the schedule to the Bill.