§ 53 and 57. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) how many weighbridges there are on the sugar estates of Mauritius; how many Government inspectors are employed; and how many estates there are with automatic weighing machines;
(2) if he is satisfied with the method of sampling, weighing and testing of canes of Mauritius sugar planters, before their delivery to the factories of the millers; and what action he is taking to encourage improved methods.
§ Mr. LytteltonI am consulting the Governor on both subjects and will circulate the information required in the OFFICIAL REPORT.