Reference Code: 
TT NATT CR 6

Scope and Content: 
In the governance of Trinidad and Tobago both when under Colonial rule up to 1962 and subsequent to that, under self - rule, Commissions of Enquiries have been appointed to enquire into any matter of national importance and make recommendations. The Commission of Enquiry is headed by a Chairman and sometimes consists of one or several persons. They are given specific terms of reference in the course their work and a time limit in which to submit a report. Commissions of Enquiries were appointed by the Governor in the pre – colonial era and subsequently by the Prime Minister.

Name of Creator: 
Colonial Secretariat/Office of the Premier/ Office of Prime Minister

Condition of Records: 
Good

Restriction on Access and Reproduction: 
No restriction on access

Finding Aids: 
Inventory

Related Material: 
Not Applicable

Extent and Medium: 
6 metres of textual records (150 boxes)

Start Year: 
1892

End Year: 
2000

Level of Description: 
Series