§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that a magistrate in the Seychelles sentenced a labourer on 7th July to one month's imprisonment in default of repayment of an advance of wages of 24 rupees, that is to say, 36s.; and, as this decision is a contravention of the Penal Sanctions (Indigenous Workers) Convention of 1939, whether he will remit the sentence.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydYes. This order was made by a magistrate on 27th July under a misapprehension of his powers and since the commitment warrant was irregular it has not and will not be acted upon. The sentence has thus in effect already been remitted.