HC Deb 16 May 1957 vol 570 cc547-8
7. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what agreement has been reached, following the recent discussions with the Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland regarding the future method of appointment of the Governor-General of the Federation.

Mr. Alport

The Governor-General of the Federation is appointed by Her Majesty on the advice of my noble Friend. No change in this method has been discussed with the Prime Minister of the Federation.

Mr. Johnson

I thank the hon. Gentleman for that reply. In view of the anxiety felt by many hon. Members about the discussions on Clause 29 (7) of the 1953 Constitution, can we now take it that this matter will be discussed, and only discussed, when the 1960 talks take place?

Mr. Alport

This matter of constitutional principle is one which naturally would be bound up with any decisions made in consequence of the conference to be held in 1960.

Mr. Hamilton

Can we be assured that there are no ex-Government Chief Whips lined up for the office?