§ 1. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the terms of reference to, evidence taken, number of sittings held and progress made to the latest convenient date by the Commission of Inquiry into the conduct of the Cocoa Purchasing Company of the Gold Coast.
§ The Minister of State for Colonial Affairs (Mr. John Hare)The Committee began its sittings yesterday. As regards the terms of reference, I would refer the hon. and learned Member to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Wavertree (Mr. Tilney) on 29th February.
§ Mr. HughesIs the right hon. Gentleman in a position to say, in view of the events that have happened, what constructive steps will now be taken consistent with the constructive development of the Gold Coast, particularly with independence in the offing?
§ Mr. HareI think that on this question the hon. and learned Gentleman will agree that we should wait to hear the results of this inquiry. I hope that useful results will flow from it.