§ 43. Mr. T. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to make any statement on the position in Malta consequent upon the recent decision in the Court of Appeal?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThe Governor of Malta has reported that final leave to appeal to His Majesty in Council was granted by the Malta Courts on 28th March. The petition in the appeal will be lodged as soon as possible. As a stay of execution has been granted no special measures on the part of the Malta Government are required in the interval.
§ Mr. WilliamsIn view of the uncertainty created by this appeal case, will the right hon. Gentleman do his best to expedite a decision?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI do not think there is anything I can do. The case will come before the Privy Council, and they will hear it.