§ 7. Mr. Lunnasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has now received a report from the Commission of Government in Newfoundland on the state of employment and poverty in that country; and, if not, will he call for such a report immediately?
§ Sir T. InskipI have now received the Report of the Commission of Government for the calendar year 1938 and will arrange for it to be presented to Parliament as soon as it has been printed. I have also had the advantage of a full discussion with the Governor and two members of the Commission of Government concerning conditions in the Island.
§ Sir T. InskipVery shortly. It is purely a question of the ability of the printers to complete their work.
§ Mr. PalingDoes not the report bear out the accusations made in the House a week or two ago about the appalling poverty in Newfoundland?
§ Sir T. InskipNo doubt there is a great deal of poverty there. The hon. Member will be supplied with a good deal of information in the report.
§ Mr. McGovernWill the right hon. Gentleman circulate to hon. Members a complete report of the "Daily Express" revelations?