§ 38. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has now reached a decision on the recommendations of idle Blood Commission regarding the restoration of democratic government in Malta.
§ 68. Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the Blood Commission's Report on the Malta constitution will be published.
§ Mr. H. FraserMy right hon. Friend hopes to make this statement to the House shortly.
§ Mr. BrockwayIs it not the case that the Blood Report was received during December and that, in answer to a Question by me, the Minister said that he hoped to make a statement shortly? Is it not the case that he repeated last week that he hoped to make it shortly and that he is repeating that again this week? Will the hon. Gentleman begin to define what "shortly" means?
§ Mr. FraserIt means not very soon and not very long.
§ Mr. AwberyWill the Minister tell us the date on which he received the Report of the Blood Commission, explain the reason for the delay in dealing with the matter before the House and ask his right hon. Friend the Leader of the House to provide time for the discussion of this Report?
§ Mr. FraserThat will be a matter for the House when the Report is published.