Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will issue an up-to-date report on the social and economic condition of the Protectorates in South Africa, together with a statement as to any long-term programme now in contemplation tor the economic development of these territories and the social advance of the Africans to whom these Protectorates belong?
Marquess of HartingtonFull reviews of the general economic position of the High Commission Territories in South Africa, with proposals for their development, to which effect is being given, are contained in the reports of Sir Alan Pim's Commissions published between 1932 and 589W ]935. Annual reports on the social and economic progress of the Territories are also issued, and details of the assistance given from the Colonial Development Fund for the various development works can be found in the Annual Reports of the Advisory Committee. In the circumstances, my right hon. Friend does not consider that the preparation of a further special report regarding the Territories is required at present.