HC Deb 02 February 1938 vol 331 cc217-8
21. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has now considered the memorial prepared in Ceylon by a committee, including a former Supreme Court Judge, a former Solicitor-General, the President of the European Association, the leader of the Bar, and two former Ministers, asking for the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the working of the constitution of Ceylon; and whether he has any statement to make?

The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)

I have nothing to add to the replies given to my hon. Friend and others on 9th and 13th December.

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