HC Deb 09 July 1924 vol 175 cc2224-5
4. Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the New Guinea Mandate will come up for consideration by the Mandates Commission of the League of Nations.

Mr. PONSONBY

The hon. and gallant Member presumably refers to the Mandatory's Annual Report. This is no doubt, as usual, being considered by the Mandates Commission at its present session.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Have any instructions been given to our representatives to look into this Mandate, in view of the very serious allegations that are being made now in Australia by a former officer of health in this area of New Guinea?

Mr. PONSONBY

We shall no doubt get a report from the Mandates Commission in due course.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Can I be informed of the instructions to our representatives? Are they instructed to look into this matter?