MALTA (ROYAL COMMISSION). (Hansard, 5 March 1931)

§ 45. Mr. FOOT
asked the Prime Minister if he is now able to state the composition of the Royal Commission on Malta?

§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Dr. Drummond Shiels)
No, Sir, but an announcement will be made as soon as practicable.

§ Mr. FOOT
Can the hon. Gentleman say when it is likely that an announcement will be made?

§ Dr. SHIELS
No, Sir; I am sorry that I cannot.

§ Mr. HANNON
In the appointment of this Commission will care be taken to see that its members are detached from all the conflicts that have raged in Malta up to the present time?

Earl WINTERTON
In view of the real apprehension that is felt in many quarters of the House and in the country about the state of affairs in Malta, will 585 the hon. Gentleman do all that he can in his Department to accelerate the appointment of the Commission and the sending of it out to commence its work?

§ Dr. SHIELS
Yes, Sir. We have all those considerations in mind, but these matters are sometimes a little difficult, and take a little time to arrange.

§ Mr. KIRKWOOD
Will the names of the members of the Commission be announced to the House?

§ Dr. SHIELS
Yes, Sir.

§ Mr. KIRKWOOD
When?