§ 33. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies on what grounds Sir Charles Arden Clarke is being recalled from his appointment in Sarawak and posted to the Gold Coast 2135 before the expiry of the usual term of office; and whether this indicates any change of policy in regard to Sarawak affairs.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsMy right hon. Friend can certainly give an assurance that his decision to recommend the selection of Sir Charles Arden Clarke as the most suitable person for appointment to the vacancy which has occurred in the Gold Coast implies no change of policy in regard to Sarawak affairs.
§ Mr. KeelingCan the Under-Secretary say whether the reason for the change was the desire to have a stronger Governor than Sir Charles Clarke in Sarawak, or the desire to have a stronger Governor than Sir Gerald Creasy in the Gold Coast?
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsThat does not arise out of this Question.