§ 21. Mr. LEWISasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he has yet received any official communication from the Government of South Africa on the subject of the future administration of the various native protectorates adjoining the territory of the Union of South Africa?
Mr. J. H. THOMASI have received a personal letter from General Hertzog in which he submits certain reasons for asking that the question of the transfer of these territories to the Union may be further considered.
§ Mr. LEWISWill my right hon. Friend tell the House whether, in the event of His Majesty's Government deciding that some transfer should take place of part or all of these territories, this House will first have an opportunity of expressing an opinion on the matter?
Mr. THOMASI have already stated that provision is made for that in the statement made on behalf of the then Government when the South Africa Act was before the House.
Captain MACDONALDWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether any request or communication has been received from the protectorates themselves with regard to their future position?