HC Deb 17 June 1931 vol 253 c1728
22. Mr. DAY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies the amounts that have been paid in fees to members of commissions visiting the Colonies during the prevent two years; and will he give particulars?

Mr. LUNN

I have been asked to take this question. The only fees payable to members of commissions visiting the Colonies in the past two years are as follow:

1. Mauritius Sugar Commission:

Sir F. Watts (Sole Commissioner), 500 guineas from Mauritius funds.

2. West Indian Sugar Commission:

Lord Olivier, 650 guineas;

Mr. D. M. Semple, 500 guineas:

both from the funds of the various West Indian Colonies.

3. British Guiana Financial Commission:

Mr. W. Gaskell, £350;

Mr. D. S. MacGregor, £300;

both from British Guiana Funds.

Mr. DAY

Has it been the custom in the past, where payments have been made, for the home Government to make any contribution?

Mr. LUNN

I should like to have notice of a question as to the custom over a long term of years.

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