§ 49. Mr. Rileyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet received the report of the Royal Commission on the West Indies; and, if so, when he expects to circulate it to Members?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI have not yet received the report of the Royal Commission, and I understand that it will not be ready before the end of the present Session.
Colonel Arthur EvansWhen publishing the Royal Commission's report will my right hon. Friend consider publishing at the same time a White Paper setting out the action which His Majesty's Government propose to take in relation to its recommendations?
Mr. MacDonaldThat is a matter which will fall to be considered when we have the report. I can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that the Government will be anxious to announce their policy as soon as possible after they have considered the report.