§ 41. Mr. Niall Macphersonasked 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. GriffithsThe Report has now been presented to the Governor, who is fully aware of the need for its early publication.
§ Mr. MacphersonDoes 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. GriffithsNo, 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.