HC Deb 11 May 1932 vol 265 cc1921-2W
Mr. LUNN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make any statement on the dispute between the State Council of Ceylon and the Governor; and whether His Majesty's Government propose to institute an inquiry into the questions in dispute?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I presume that the hon. Member refers to the action of the Governor in using the reserve powers which he possesses under the Constitution in order to carry certain Votes and Ordinances. In every case the Governor acted after prior consultation with the Secretary of State, and I see no necessity for any inquiry into the questions in dispute. This matter was fully dealt with by my hon. Friend the Undersecretary of State in his speech in the House on the 22nd of April.