HC Deb 20 October 1954 vol 531 cc1212-3
69. Sir R. Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has now received the Report of the British Guiana Constitutional Commission; and what further action he proposes to take.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Yes, Sir. The Report will shortly be published as a Command Paper, and I hope to be able then to announce Her Majesty's Government's decision on it.

Mr. J. Griffiths

The right hon. Gentleman has promised that next week he will make a statement on Kenya. Am I to gather from his present answer that he will also be making a statement on British Guiana? Since these matters will raise great issues, will he consult with his right hon. Friend the Leader of the House with a view to the Government providing the time in which to discuss them since they only seem to be discussed in time provided by the Opposition?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I will certainly discuss it.