§ 41. Mr. Rileyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he proposes to make any statement on the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the disturbances which occurred in Mauritius in 1943; and whether an early opportunity will be afforded for the consideration of the Report.
§ Colonel StanleyI refer the hon. Member to a reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Shipley (Mr. Creech Jones) on 20th December last. The Governor of Mauritius has since reported that an Indian has now assumed duty as extra assistant director of labour, and that the Bill transferring the control of the magistracy to the chief judge, as recommended in the Report, is now awaiting its third reading. In several areas in the Colony, welfare committees have been formed and are being given every possible encouragement.
§ Mr. RileyWill the right hon. Gentleman give an answer to the last part of my Question—whether an opportunity will be provided to consider the Report?
§ Colonel StanleyThe hon. Member knows that that is not a Question which I can answer. I shall be only too glad that, at the earliest opportunity, it should be considered.