§ 89. Lieut. - Colonel CROFTasked whether Messrs. Runge and Stieber are still connected with the Sugar Commission; and, if so, what posts they hold in connection with the Commission?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; Mr. Runge is secretary and manager, and Mr. Stieber assistant manager, to the Royal Commission on the Sugar Supply.
§ Lieut.-Colonel CROFTCould not gentlemen of entirely British origin have been appointed to these posts?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI am informed that both of these gentlemen are British-born subjects.
§ Lieut.-Colonel CROFTI said "British origin."