§ Mr. PENNYasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the very unsatisfactory state of things in regard to the immigration system in Western Australia; and whether, in view of the interest which is being taken in this country in the question of emigration to the Dominions, some authoritative statement can be made upon the subject?
§ Major BARNSTONMy hon. Friend's attention has been called to a recent statement in the Press, which contains a criticism of the immigration system in Western Australia. He is not yet acquainted with the circumstances of the case referred to therein, but my hon. Friend has doubtless seen the letter on the subject from the Agent-General for Western Australia, which appeared in the "Times" of the 19th instant.