HC Deb 19 February 1930 vol 235 c1363
39. Mr. MARJORIBANKS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies when he proposes to publish the Report of the Commission recently sent, to the West Indies?

Dr. SHIELS

I am not yet able to name a date. The hon. Member is already aware from the reply given on the 5th of February to my hon. Friend the Member for North-West Camberwell (Dr. Morgan) that there will be no avoidable delay.

Commander BELLAIRS

May we know before the Budget is introduced?

Dr. SHIELS

I can only say that there will be no avoidable delay. I cannot give any date.

40. Mr. MARJORIBANKS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies at what date his Department received the text or was informed of the conclusions of the West Indian Commission?

Dr. SHIELS

Two parts of the Commissioners' Report were forwarded by them to my Noble Friend on the 28th of January, and a third on the 1st of February.