§ 11. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is in a position to make a statement with regard to the suggested change in the Constitution of Ceylon?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI shall not be in a position to make a statement on the subject until the debates in the Ceylon State Council, which are still continuing, have been completed and a further report from the Governor has been received and considered.
§ Mr. SmithIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the many resolutions of protest which have been passed in Colombo, and can he give an assurance that these minorities are receiving consideration?
Mr. MacDonaldI am aware of a great many resolutions which have been forwarded to me through the usual channels. I can assure the hon. Member that all these representations will receive very careful consideration both in the State Council discussions and elsewhere,