HC Deb 23 June 1924 vol 175 c34
68. Mr. J. HARRIS

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is yet in a position to state what action he proposes to take with regard to the maisons tolerées of Hong Kong, and the proposed Bill for the registration and control of the prostitutes in Singapore?

Mr. THOMAS

I am taking steps to constitute an expert committee to advise me on this subject—

Mr. PRINGLE

What is an "expert" committee?

Mr. THOMAS

—until I have had the opportunity of obtaining and considering its advice, I am not prepared to make any statement. My definition of an "expert" would be something connected with Penistone[...]