§ 26. Mr. C. DUNCANasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make inquiries into the delay which has occurred in connection with the petition which was submitted to his predecessor by a deputation from Gibraltar on the 8th August, 1924; and, seeing that nearly 18 months has elapsed and that the people of Gibraltar are looking forward hopefully for a satisfactory conclusion to their petition, and in view of the dissatisfaction now being expressed that a matter of such importance to the inhabitants should be hell in suspense, will he give the matter instant consideration with a view to an early settlement?
§ Mr. AMERYI regret that I am not yet in a position to add anything to my reply to the hon. Member given on the 17th instant.
§ Mr. DUNCANCan the right hon. Gentleman give me any idea when he is 1937 likely to be able to give me this information, because 18 months is a long time to wait?
§ Mr. AMERYThis is a matter which affects a great number of Departments, and inquiries have been addressed to them. I will bear in mind the hon. Member's desire, and will try to expedite a decision.