§ 39. Mr. Brockwayasked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations the cause of the disturbances on 19th May at Roma College, in Basutoland, when police were called in to restore order.
§ Mr. AlportAbout 100 students of the high school, which forms part of the college, attacked the director of the college with sticks and stones. Order was restored before the police arrived to investigate the assault. A Commission has been appointed to inquire into the causes of the disturbance and to recommend measures necessary to prevent a similar occurrence in the future.
§ Mr. BrockwayCan the hon. Member give any indication when the report of the Commission is likely to be published?
§ Mr. AlportThe Commission is composed of three members, one to be nominated by the resident commissioner, one by the paramount chief and the third by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Maseru. I cannot tell the hon. Member exactly when the report will be received, but I assure the hon. Member that there will be no unnecessary delay.