HC Deb 29 November 1928 vol 223 cc622-3W
Mr. GILLETT

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Report of the Hilton Young Commission on East African questions has been signed; and, if so, what are the reasons for the delay in its publication?

Mr. AMERY

Yes, Sir. The Report has been signed; but the Commissioners desired to have an opportunity of revising the text in detail, and I understand that it will still be two or three weeks before copies will be finally struck off. As it is proposed to send copies to Africa and to India with a view to simultaneous publication there and in England, it will be necessary to delay publication for about a month after the completion of printing.

Mr. RENNIE SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the Report of the recent Commission which visited East Africa is likely to be published?

Mr. AMERY

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 12th November to the hon. Member for Montrose District (Sir R. Hutchison).