§ 23. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the present position of the demand by the National Liberation Movement in the Gold Coast; how far proposals have been made for the amicable settlement of the political controversy over a federal form of government; and to what extent economic grievances by Ashanti cocoa farmers are relevant to that political agitation.
§ Mr. HopkinsonThe report of the Select Committee to which I referred in reply to the hon. Member on 4th May is to be tabled and debated during the present Session of the Gold Coast Legislative Assembly, which began yesterday. Economic grievances have been mentioned by the National Liberation Movement, but the main issue now appears to be primarily a constitutional one. I am sure the House will share my hope that all Members of the Gold Coast Legislative Assembly will make their full contribution towards reaching agreement on these matters when the Select Committee's Report is debated.