§ 8. Mr. CHORLTONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he proposes to fill the vacancy on the commission that has just left for the West Indies; and if he will consider the claims for transport as a predominant factor, particularly air services between the islands?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI very much regret to say that Sir Sydney Armitage-Smith died on Monday last. The other members of the commission, who are due to sail on the 9th of November, are General Sir Charles Fergusson and Sir Charles Orr. In view of their wide experience and qualifications I have no doubt that they are fully equipped to discharge their mission with complete success, and I do not consider it necessary to add another member. The commission will no doubt give due consideration to the importance of transport.