HC Deb 01 July 1948 vol 452 c242W
Mr. Piratin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to make a report on the riots in Aden in December last year.

Mr. Rees-Williams

Sir Harry Trusted, K.C., who conducted a Commission of Inquiry into the disturbances that occurred at Aden in December, 1947, has submitted a Report which is now under consideration. My right hon. Friend hopes shortly to be in a position to make a statement regarding it.