§ 41. Mr. Gammansasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if in view of recent events in the Seychelles, he is prepared to issue instructions to Colonial Governors to clarify the status of Colonial judges.
Mr. Creech JonesNo, Sir. The independent status of Colonial judges in relation to the Executive is fully established and is well understood by Colonial governors.
§ Mr. GammansIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that if there is any ambiguity on the subject it is due to the improper and unfortunate remarks made by his Under-Secretary in this House for which he has received a "ticking off" by the Lord Chancellor? Would the right hon. Gentleman, therefore, draw the attention of the Under-Secretary to this fact?
Mr. Creech JonesThe Lord Chancellor's remarks have nothing to do with the statement made by the Under-Secretary of State.
§ Mr. MarloweDid not the Lord Chancellor express a view directly contrary to that expressed by the Under-Secretary?