§ 22. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the report of the inquiry into the Gold Coast disturbances is likely to be available.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsThe Commission of Inquiry has completed its public sittings in the Gold Coast, and the members are returning to this country next week. I am unable to say at present when their report will be presented.
§ Mr. SorensenIn view of the importance and urgency of this matter, would the Under-Secretary give some indication of when this report will be published as hon. Members are very desirous of securing it.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsI am sure that the Commission of Inquiry have an equal knowledge of the urgency of this matter and will present their report as soon as practicable.
§ Mr. J. Langford-HoltCan we have an undertaking that when the report is presented it will be published?
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsI would not give that undertaking without consulting my right hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Hector HughesCan the Under-Secretary say whether the cause of this disturbance has been diagnosed and is being treated?
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsI cannot say until I have received the report.