HC Deb 03 November 1937 vol 328 cc918-9
53. Mr. Paling

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Commission of inquiry into the situation in Mauritius has presented its report; if not, when the report is likely to be completed; and under what terms of reference the Commission has been working?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

The Commission has not yet presented its report, but it may be expected to do so shortly. It was appointed on 18th August to make a diligent and full inquiry into the causes of the present unrest on sugar estates and to make recommendations. The Commission was asked to report within three months of the date of appointment.