§ Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the kidnapping of men at Singapore for work at the Chinese woodcutting enterprises; whether he has received any representation on the subject from the Dutch Government; and what steps he proposes to take to put an end to this practice?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe answer to the first two parts of the question is in the negative. The frequent inspection of these enterprises by Dutch officers is believed to have checked any abuses which may formerly have existed.