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Oral Answers to Questions — Jamaica (Ex-Service Men)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 December 1949.

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Photo of General Sir George Jeffreys General Sir George Jeffreys , Petersfield 12:00, 14 December 1949

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can now give any further information as to the position with regard to the grievances of ex-Service men in Jamaica; and whether any fresh steps have been taken to redress these grievances.

Mr. Creech Jones:

As a result of the Debate in the House of the 20th July, I asked the Governor to let me have a report on the complaints of ex-Service men in Jamaica and a statement of the policy of his Government in this matter. I shall communicate with the hon. and gallant Gentleman as soon as I have received the Governor's reply.

Photo of General Sir George Jeffreys General Sir George Jeffreys , Petersfield

Is it not rather a long time to wait for a reply on a matter of this kind?

Mr. Creech Jones:

I have asked the Governor to give most sympathetic consideration to the representations that have been made.

Photo of Mr Tom Driberg Mr Tom Driberg , Maldon

Since my right hon. Friend has said that he took this action as a result of a Debate in this House, could he cause the contents of his communication to the hon. and gallant Member for Petersfield (Sir G. Jeffreys) to be communicated to the House as a whole, either through the OFFICIAL REPORT, or otherwise?

Mr. Creech Jones:

If a Question is put down, I will endeavour to supply the answer.

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