§ 62. Mr. Burkeasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action he is taking in order to implement the findings of the Commission that recently visited the West Coast of Africa, following the boycott of Lancashire cotton goods?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for West Leyton (Mr. Sorensen) on 30th November, to which I am not yet in a position to add anything.
§ Mr. BurkeIn view of the great urgency of this matter, particularly to the Lancashire cotton trade, will the Minister inform us when he is likely to receive these reports, which have been called for over and over again by representative bodies in the Lancashire cotton trade?
Mr. MacDonaldI must, in the first place, wait for the observations of the Governors in the Colonies concerned, who have to make contacts with the various interests, including the native interests. I understand that one of the reports of the Governors is on the way. I can assure the hon. Member that no unnecessary delay will be allowed.
§ Mr. H. G. WilliamsWill my right hon. Friend take note of the action of certain chocolate manufacturers in this country in applying undue pressure on natives in West Africa?