§ 34. Dr. Segalasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether facilities can be arranged for some members of the forthcoming Empire Parliamentary Association delegation to East Africa to visit the island of Mauritius.
Mr. Creech JonesI have no doubt that the Governor and people of Mauritius would welcome a visit from the delegation. I understand, however, that owing to the time factor the Empire Parliamentary Association would find it difficult to accept an invitation on this occasion.
§ Dr. SegalWill the Minister bear in mind that Mauritius is only one day's flight from Dar es Salaam, and could not this densely populated island, with its numerous urgent problems and its growing sense of isolation, lay a particular claim upon the interests of any Empire Parliamentary delegation going to that area?
Mr. Creech JonesOf course, that is not a matter for me but one for the Empire Parliamentary Association.
§ Mr. DraysonDoes not the Minister agree that if hon. Members of this House wish to go to Mauritius they can do so perfectly well at their own expense?