§ 7. Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he proposes to initiate a measure of reform in the government of Ceylon on similar lines to the measure proposed for India; and, if not, will he state the reason why, in view of the fact that the people of Ceylon are equally capable of self-government, and the absence of any contemporaneous reform will make a contrast between India and Ceylon?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Hewins)I have received representations from several sections of opinion in Ceylon in favour of proposals, differing widely in details, for the alteration of the Constitution. I would invite reference to the replies made to questions addressed to me by the hon. Member for Burnley on the 24th July and 30th October. As the Governor has only just taken up his duties, it is impossible to give a final decision on these questions pending the Report which I have invited him to send me.