He maintains that it was not possible to say that after 1 Aug 1840, Black people should be able to do what they liked, because, in his view, the introduction of a certain amount of restrictive legislation would be necessary. He warns that on that date it would be discovered that the legislation in the West Indies was a very coercive code, ministering to the prejudices of the ruling white classes. He expresses confidence in Lord Glenelg's good intentions but none in his knowledge, and therefore claims that the Commission is necessary.