§ 60. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is yet in a position to make a statement with regard to the suggested changes in the constitution of Ceylon?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI have nothing at present to add to my reply to the hon. Member's question on 19th of April, except to say that the State Council debate to which I then referred is not yet concluded, and I understand it to be possible that it may continue for some time yet.
§ Mr. SmithWhat is causing the delay, and how is the agitation on behalf of the minority proceeding in Ceylon?
Mr. MacDonaldThe length of time taken by the debate is due to the fact that the constitutional proposals raise many individual points and they are being dealt with by the Council in a series of resolutions. I have no doubt that the point of view of the minorities is being expressed in the course of these discussions.