§ 1. Mr. Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will consult the Governor and the Government of the Gold Coast with a view to encouraging an early publication of the report made by the committee under Nene Aze Mate Korle on the matters at issue between the Brong Kyempen Federation and Asanteman Council; and if he will take all possible steps to facilitate an early settlement of the issues involved.
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd)I have consulted the Government of the Gold Coast. They consider that the publication of the report, at least for the present, would hinder rather than help a settlement. The decision is, of course, one for them.
§ Sir R. AclandOne appreciates that a decision has to be taken on the Gold Coast; but would the Minister consider whether there is anything he can do indirectly to use his good offices to promote an early and friendly settlement in what is a rather long-standing matter in dispute?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThis is a very ancient quarrel, but if we are to make a reality of granting self-government, it is the sort of issue which they must settle themselves.