§ LORD SYDENHAMMy Loris, I beg to ask His Majesty's Government whether the Prime Minister under the new Constitution of Malta is also Imperial Consul for Japan; and whether they consider these functions to be mutually compatible.
THE EARL OF CRAWFORDMy Lords, the Secretary of State for the Colonies is in communication with the Governor of Malta on this subject, and in due course the noble Lord will be apprised of the result of his enquiries.