HC Deb 23 November 1938 vol 341 cc1745-6
35. Mr. David Adams

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the terms of reference of the Royal Commission, now in the West Indies dealing with social and economic problems, include questions of the franchise and of federation?

Mr. M. MacDonald

In so far as these questions prove to be relevant to the economic and social problems of the West Indies, they are covered by the terms of reference of the Royal Commission.

Mr. Adams

If these questions are not raised in the terms of reference of the Royal Commission, will the right hon. Gentleman take them into consideration when he is considering the report of the Commission?

Mr. MacDonald

Yes, Sir. I cannot, of course, extend the terms of reference of the Commission.