§ 60. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the Terms of Reference remitted to the Commission proceeding to Ceylon to consider a further extension of self-government?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)The Terms of Reference are now under consideration, and will be announced as soon as the arrangements for the appointment of the Commission are complete.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs the Commission going out during the coming cold season, and may the Report be expected during next Session?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREYes, Sir.
§ Mr. THURTLEWhen does the right hon. Gentleman expect to be in a position to give the names of the members of this Commission?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GORECertain invitations have been sent out, and I hope it will be possible to give the Terms of Reference and the names before the House rises for the Recess.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill the Terms of Reference include communal representation as one of the matters for consideration?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI think the Terms of Reference will be general—something in the nature of making recommendations as to any changes in the Constitution. I do not think that detailed Terms of Reference are contemplated. The exact wording is now being discussed.