§ 34. Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is yet in a position to make any statement with regard to the request of the North Charterland Exploration Company for a public inquiry to be held into the circumstances under which an agreement was entered into between the Colonial Office and the British South Africa Company?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe Company has been informed that, subject to certain conditions, which are now under consideration, the Government of Northern Rhodesia will hold a public inquiry covering matters relevant to the Company's claims.
§ Lieut. - Colonel ACLAND - TROYTEWill that inquiry be held here or in Rhodesia?
§ Dr. SHIELSYes, here, in London.