§ MR. REESI beg to ask the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies whether any further progress has been made in regard to the proposed establishment of a legislative council for the British Central Africa Protectorate.
§ THE UNDER-SECRETARY FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. CHURCHILL, Manchester, N. W.)Advantage was taken of the presence in this country of the Commissioner of British Central Africa to discuss this proposed change and the numerous arrangements in details which would require to be made, the consideration of which must occupy some time. The matter is, however, being kept steadily in view.
§ MR. REESIs my hon. friend aware that those interested are anxious to see this measure carried out as soon as possible?
§ MR. CHURCHILLYes, sir, and I am endeavouring to give every consideration to their wishes. But there are many large questions to be considered in connection with such a matter as this.