HC Deb 24 April 1940 vol 360 cc224-5W
Mr. Pritt

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will have a commission of inquiry appointed to in- vestigate the present industrial strife in the copper belt of Northern Rhodesia, with facilities for evidence to be given by representatives of the Mine Workers' Union?

Mr. M. MacDonald

The answer is in the affirmative. I hope to announce the personnel and terms of reference of the commission in answer to a Question which is on the Order Paper for Thursday, 25th April.