HC Deb 11 May 1931 vol 252 c958

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Mr. T. Kennedy.]

Dr. MORGAN

I want to raise the question of the administration of the West Indian Islands. I have waited nearly two years for an opportunity of discussing this question, but unfortunately I have not had an opportunity, and even to-night, after having given the Under-Secretary for the Colonies notice that I wanted to raise the matter, I have not been able to do so. I want to ask your advice, Mr. Speaker, as to whether I should raise the matter on the Adjournment of the House or whether I should wait for a subsequent opportunity on the Colonial Office Vote. This question has not been discussed by the House, and I have waited patiently and loyally for an opportunity of making a few observations upon a subject which is regarded by these Crown colonists as very important.

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member has a perfect right to raise the matter on a Motion for the Adjournment of the House, when there is an opportunity. No doubt the Colonial Office Vote will come up again, and he will have another opportunity. He could have raised the matter to-night.

Dr. MORGAN

I did give notice to the Under-Secretary, but unfortunately another subject had precedence, and I have been unable to get in.

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member should have given notice that he intended to raise the matter on the Motion for the Adjournment.

Dr. MORGAN

I am very sorry. I will give notice that I intend to raise the matter as soon as possible on a subsequent Motion for the Adjournment.

Question put, and agreed to.

Adjourned accordingly at Six Minutes after Eleven o'Clock.