HC Deb 21 June 1939 vol 348 c2252W
Sir R. Young

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, having regard to the great importance of our Crown Colonies, he will consider the possibility of setting up a committee of both Houses of Parliament to review the Annual Reports of each Colony and deal with matters affecting the development of their vast resources and the well-being of the inhabitants?

Sir T. Inskip

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to the hon. and gallant Member for Nuneaton (Lieut.-Commander Fletcher) on 12th June.

Mr. De Chair

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any decision has yet been reached on the question of setting up a committee of all parties in the House to keep the affairs of the Colonial Empire under continuous and vigorous review?

Sir T. Inskip

No, Sir

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