HC Deb 05 May 1908 vol 188 cc48-9
MR. A. ALLEN (Christchurch)

I beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies on what date the Report of the Opium Commission, appointed to inquire into the opium traffic in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, was received in this country; and whether he is now in a position to present it to the House.

COLONEL SEELY

The Report has not yet been received, and I understand that the Colonial Government do not expect to have it in form for transmission to this country for some little time to come. I cannot therefore make any statement as to presentation.

MR. THEODORE TAYLOR

Was not the Report completed at the end of January?

COLONEL SEELY

That is not my impression.

MR. THEODORE TAYLOR

Has the Report come from Ceylon?

COLONEL SEELY

Yes, one was received this morning, and I shall be able to refer to it to-morrow.