§ 46. Sir I. Fraserasked the Prime Minister whether he will introduce legislation to change the name of the Colonial Office to one more consonant with modern developments.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerMy right hon. Friend regrets that he cannot accept my hon. Friend's suggestion to introduce legislation on this subject at the present time.
§ Sir I. FraserWill my right hon. Friend ask the Prime Minister when he has time—say in the autumn—to give further consideration to this matter, which, I suggest, would bring a great deal of satisfaction to a great many people?
§ Mr. ButlerI am, of course, aware of the underlying motives of the Question put by my hon. Friend. I am also aware of the traditions and honour behind this title, to which I think we should also pay attention. Of course, I will bring my hon. Friend's Question to the attention of the Prime Minister, but I cannot give any guarantee that he will alter his opinion.
§ Sir I. FraserIs my right hon. Friend aware that I am a Colonial, and proud to be one, but a great deal of time has passed since I was a child?
§ Mr. ButlerThe hon. Member, like so many of the colonial dependencies, has grown up and increased in stature and honour.