34. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies whether steps are being taken in the Gold Coast to reorganise local government and develop responsible municipal authorities?
Mr. WhiteleyThese questions which, owing to local circumstances, present a difficult and complex problem, have been engaging the attention of the Gold Coast Government for some time. The new Governor of the Gold Coast will be assuming his duties shortly, and these matters will be considered by him with a view to his submitting recommendations.