HC Deb 07 May 1928 vol 217 c24
2. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the inquiry will be commenced in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate into the circumstances of the murderous attacks which took place on Government officials at Verakone, Guadalcanal, in February, 1927, and Sinarango, Malaita, in October, 1927?

Mr. AMERY

The Commissioner is due to reach Tulagi on the 27th June and will commence his investigations in the Protectorate as soon as possible thereafter.

Mr. DAY

Why has there been a delay of 16 months before this inquiry is being held?

Mr. AMERY

I do not think that it is anything like 16 months since the incident itself happened.