asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has taken any action respecting the action of the Governor of Ceylon in making an illegal order for the deportation of Mr. Mark Anthony Bracegirdle.

I am still in cornmunication with the Governor concerning this matter.

Will the right hon. Gentleman tell the House as soon as he has any information about this extraordinary action on the part of the Governor?

I want to see the full proceedings that took place in the court first. It may take some time.