§ 61. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the proposals of the Governor of Ceylon will be debated in the State Council; and when he expects to be in a position to make a statement thereon?
Mr. M. MacDonaldThe Debate to which the hon. Member refers is due to open on 9th March. I cannot say yet when I shall be in a position to make a statement in the matter.
§ Mr. SmithDoes the right hon. Gentleman generally agree with the proposals of the Governor in regard to suggested changes in the Constitution of Ceylon?
Mr. MacDonaldI think I have given an indication of my views in the despatch in reply to the Governor's, which has been published in the White Paper. Beyond that I cannot go until the Debate has taken place.