§ Mr. BENNETTasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether an Indian barrister, Mr. D. M. Manilal, was in March last prohibited for two years from residing within certain parts of Fiji; whether Mr. Manilal is now in New Zealand or whether he left Fiji under the orders of the Colonial Government; and, if so, what were the reasons for which these orders were issued?
§ Lieut.-Colonel AMERYI beg to refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to him on 19th April. Mr. Manilal's departure from Fiji to New Zealand was facilitated by the Colonial Government at his own request. I have no knowledge of his subsequent movements. The reason for the order prohibiting him from residing in certain parts of the Colony was that he was considered dangerous to their peace and good order.