§ 83. Mr. CAMPBELLasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies why the orders contained in the despatch of the Secretary of State, dated 22nd August, 1929, to the effect that steps were to be taken forthwith to set up machinery for the inspection, control and remuneration of the existing mui-tsai in Hong Kong have not been carried out by the Governor?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe hon. Member is under a misapprehension in thinking that the Secretary of State's instructions have not been carried out. I will place in the Library a copy of the regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 7th of November, 1929, providing for the regulation and remuneration of existing mui-tsai in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. CAMPBELLHave these regulations been carried out?
§ Dr. SHIELSYes, as far as we know, they have been carried out in their entirety, and a report has already been placed in the Library giving the effect of the six months' working of these regulations. If the hon. Member has any case brought to his notice which suggests otherwise, I should be glad to know.
§ Mr. CAMPBELLIs the hon. Gentleman contented with what has been done?
§ Dr. SHIELSYes.