I beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether amodus vivendi has been proposed to the United States in regard to the Newfoundland fisheries by this Government; and, if so, will he state what are the terms of themodus vivendi and if they have had the approval of the Newfoundland Government.

Negotiations are still proceeding, but in their present stage His Majesty's Government are unable to give any information beyond that which has been already given in reply to previous Questions on the subject.

Will the terms of themodus vivendi be submitted to the Newfoundland Government?

Negotiations are passing with the Newfoundland and United States Governments at the present time.