HC Deb 06 April 1936 vol 310 c2409
42. Sir A. POWNALL

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet received the report from the Governor of Ceylon with regard to the disturbances at the recent elections?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. J. H. Thomas)

No, Sir, I have received a brief telegraphic report on the elections, but the full report for which I have asked has not yet been received.

Sir A. POWNALL

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when he expects to receive the report?

Mr. THOMAS

I do not know.