HC Deb 23 January 1958 vol 580 c191W
43. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what plans he has prepared to extend the operation of the principles of democratic government in Colonial Territories in 1958.

Mr. Profumo

My right hon. Friend cannot do more, in reply to such a general question, than reaffirm the policy, on which all parties in this House are agreed, of promoting in each territory the progressive development of self-governing and democratic institutions according to local conditions and circumstances obtaining from time to time.