HC Deb 01 November 1916 vol 86 cc1700-1
22. Mr. LEIF JONES

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has received a Report upon the circumstances in which W. P. Singho met his death after the Ceylon riots had ceased; whether the death was certified as homicide; whether he is satisfied that before being shot Singho was properly tried and condemned by a regularly constituted Court; and, if not, whether he will request the Governor of Ceylon to cause a full inquiry to. be made into this case and lay the Report upon the Table of the House?

Mr. BONAR LAW

This case is under investigation by the Governor of Ceylon, and when I receive his Report I shall communicate with the hon. Member.