§ Mr. NEEDHAMasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will state how many enemy steamers are interned on the West Coast of Africa; and whether, in view of the fears of a shortage of tonnage arising from the serious disorganisation of outward sailings to the West Coast of Africa from this country, he can see his way to employ for purposes of trade such enemy steamers which are at present interned?
Mr. HARCOURTThere are only two small steamers interned on the West Coast and arrangements are being made for the employment of both of them.