§ 76. Mr. LUNNasked the Secretary of Stae for Dominion Affairs what are the reasons for the proposed alteration of the Southern Rhodesian constitution eliminating the powers of His Majesty's High Commissioner from the constitutional letters patent and from all Southern Rhodesian legislation; what these powers are; and which of such powers are to be transferred to the Secretary of State?
Mr. M. MacDONALDArrangements are being made for the issue next week of a Command Paper containing a despatch from the Governor of Southern Rhodesia which explains the proposals fully.
§ Mr. LUNNWill the right hon. Gentleman assert himself as Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs and see that we do not give away cur powers of trusteeship for the interests of the natives in those territories?
Mr. MacDONALDIf the hon. Member will await the Command Paper he will see that we are not giving away our powers.