asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the report of the Commission inquiring into the Enugu disorders in Nigeria is likely to be available; and whether there is an improvement in the situation in that area.

The report has not yet been presented and I cannot at present give a date for its publication. My right hon. Friend is, however, fully aware of the desirability of publishing it as soon as may be possible. There have been no further disorders in the area.

Is the Minister aware that a large number of people both in Africa and elsewhere are anxiously awaiting this report? Will he do everything he can to speed this matter up, because it is of great importance?

I do not think that it has been unduly long. We will see that it comes as rapidly as possibly and give it full consideration when it does come.