HC Deb 06 June 1951 vol 488 c1000
41. Mr. Niall Macpherson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will now publish the Report on the Singapore riots which took place in December last.

Mr. J. Griffiths

The Report has now been presented to the Governor, who is fully aware of the need for its early publication.

Mr. Macpherson

Does that mean that the Report will be published immediately after the Governor has examined it and not first submitted to the right hon. Gentleman for consideration?

Mr. Griffiths

No, the Commission was set up by the Governor and the Report will be presented to him. It is for him to publish it, and he is fully aware of the necessity to publish it as soon as possible.

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