HC Deb 07 February 1940 vol 357 c203
39. Mr. Riley

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can state when the report of the Royal Commission on Conditions in the West Indies will be presented to Parliament?

36. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps he proposes to take to implement the recommendation of the Royal Commission on the West Indies?

38. Mr. Paling

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the West Indies Royal Commission Report has been completed; if so, have the Government considered the same; and have they decided on any action?

Mr. M. MacDonald

The report was completed towards the end of December, and has since been receiving the Government's careful consideration. I am not able to make any further statement at present, but I would propose to keep in touch with the hon. Members and let them know when I shall be in a position to make a statement at an early date.

Mr. Riley

Is the right hon. Gentleman going to issue the report as a Parliamentary Paper?

Mr. MacDonald

As I indicated, I shall be prepared to make a statement at an early date and I think I had better not anticipate it.

Mr. Creech Jones

How soon does the right hon. Gentleman expect to be able to make a statement?

Mr. MacDonald

I cannot say, but I think at any rate the week after next.

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