§ Mr. NEEDHAMasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received Vice-Consul Bell's report respecting the arrest of the Rev. J. S. Bowskill and several of his native helpers; if so, when will particulars be available; and what steps he has taken or is taking in the matter?
§ Sir E. GREYMr. Vice-Consul Bell's report is still under consideration and I cannot make any statement on the subejct at present. I will inform my hon. Friend-as soon as a decision has been reached.