HC Deb 21 July 1943 vol 391 cc888-9
40. Mr. Creech Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make a statement on the recent consideration of the constitution of Mauritius?

Colonel Stanley

No, Sir, but I have asked Sir Cosmo Parkinson, who is visit- ing Mauritius for personal discussions with the Governor on my behalf, to take the opportunity to discuss with him this among other matters. In the meantime, the Executive Council has been enlarged by the appointment of Mr. Osman, an Indian resident of the Colony, who, as a member of the Council of Government has already shown his interest in public affairs.

Mr. Creech Jones

May I ask the right hon. and gallant Gentleman to bear in mind that the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies gave a firm promise as far back as 1938 that there would be constitutional reform? Will he see that this matter is pushed on?

Colonel Stanley

Of course, there has been a war since that time.