§ Sir E. NICHOLLasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he can report progress in the introduction and the bringing into law of the Bill to give effect to the policy of co-operation in Government settlement and emigration promised in the King's Speech at the opening of this Session; and if he is aware of the urgency of this measure, in view of the presence in this country of responsible Australian statesmen who are desirous of co-operating with the home Government in large settlement and emigration schemes, which are of great national importance?
§ Mr. AMERYI have been asked to reply. As regards the first part of the972W question, I am unable to add anything to the answer given by the Leader of the House on the 7th March. I fully appreciate the importance of the considerations referred to in the second part.