HL Deb 28 February 1895 vol 31 cc1-2
LORD KNUTSFORD

I should like to ask the Secretary for the Colonies whether he can tell us when we are likely to receive the Swaziland papers. Matters are in rather a critical position there now, and we should he glad to be assured that we shall have them soon.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (The Marquess of RIPON)

I am not surprised that my noble Friend should ask me that question. He knows that the matter is one which is not altogether in the hands of the Colonial Office, or of any of the public offices that lay papers on the table of your lordships' House. I have every reason to hope that the papers will be in the hands of Members of this and of the other House, if not next week, within ten days.