HC Deb 31 March 1943 vol 388 c164
33. Mr. Riley

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can now make a statement regarding the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Conditions in the Bahamas; whether the Government proposes to put into operation the recommendations of the Commission; and whether Parliament will have an opportunity of discussing the Report and recommendations?

Colonel Stanley

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Consett (Mr. D. Adams) on 10th March, from which he will see that a copy of the Report, together with a copy of a Statement have been placed in the library of the House. I will send copies to the hon. Member for his information.

Mr. Riley

I asked whether the Government will put into operation the recommendations of the Report, and if not, what is being done about the Report?

Colonel Stanley

If the hon. Member will look at the Statement, he will see what steps are being taken.

Mr. Sorensen

Could some public statement be made? We are aware that this Statement is to be seen in the Library, but there is a desire for a public statement.

Colonel Stanley

A public statement could have been made by me in winding up the Debate a fortnight ago had anyone referred to this subject in the course of the Debate.

Mr. Sorensen

I did not get in.