HC Deb 02 July 1924 vol 175 c1356W
Mr. HARDIE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he has had any recent communication from the New South Wales Government in regard to the three boy emigrants who recently committed suicide?

Mr. LUNN

The answer to my hon. Friend's question is in the negative. I understand, however, that there have been three cases of suicides of boy settlers in Australia, two in South Australia and one in New South Wales, on the 7th October, 1923, the 1st January, 1924, and the 24th April, 1924, respectively. I am asking to be furnished with full reports, and when I am in possession of the information I will communicate with my hon. Friend.