HC Deb 17 March 1920 vol 126 cc2201-2
67. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Under-Secretary for the Colonies whether he has yet received a copy of the Ainsworth Circular respecting forced labour in East Africa; and, if so, whether he is prepared to lay it upon the Table?

Lieut.-Colonel AMERY

I am still awaiting the receipt of copies of the Circular from the Acting Governor and of his observations on it, and will then consider the question of laying a copy of the Circular on the Table. I must not be taken as accepting the hon. and gallant Member's description of the Circular.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

When does the hon. Gentleman expect to receive this Circular, and will he let me have a copy?

Lieut.-Colonel AMERY

I wrote for it a considerable time ago, and I expect it shortly.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Will the hon. Gentleman send me a copy?

Lieut.-Colonel AMERY

indicated assent.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Will the hon. Gentleman see that it is published and not merely given to the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Lieut.-Colonel AMERY

I was going to consider the whole question as to whether it could be circulated amongst hon. Members, including the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme.