§ 47. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made in respect of constitutional changes in Tanganyika; and what official proposals thereto have been presented by the Tanganyika European Council.
§ Mr. LytteltonThe Tanganyika Government have prepared and published a comprehensive Local Government Bill to give effect to certain recommendations in Professor Mackenzie's report which the Legislative Council is to debate towards the end of the year. I am not aware of any current official proposals put forward by the Tanganyika European Council.
§ Mr. SorensenCan the right hon. Gentleman indicate how long it will take to implement the proposals?
§ Mr. LytteltonThe hon. Gentleman is asking me almost to make prophecies about things which are not in my control. We must allow the Legislative Council to debate these matters towards the end of this year, then we can see whether the recommendations can be implemented.