§ 25. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the position with regard to the suggested changes in the constitution of Ceylon?
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)The preparation of the Governor's report on the reforms debates in the State Council has been delayed by urgent work resulting from the outbreak of war, and I am not therefore in a position to add to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member on 2nd August.
§ Mr. MacDonaldThe hon. Member ought not to draw that implication from the reply. The whole matter will be considered in the light of the Governor's report.