§ 22. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what consultations took place during his recent visit to Kenya with African members of the Legislative Council regarding the proposed constitutional changes.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydDuring my two visits, I discussed the constitutional position separately with the African Elected Members' Organisation on five occasions. They also took part in four meetings which I held for all the Elected and Corporate Members, and I had two separate discussions with the African Members on other matters.
§ Mr. StonehouseHas the Secretary of State had an opportunity of discussing the establishment of the Council of State, and did he also have the opportunity of considering the views of African Members on the proposed constitutional changes?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydNo, Sir. I did not discuss the proposal that is made in its complete form with any of the elected members' organisations before I left. As I went along, I picked up ideas as to what 1118 I felt would be a fair settlement and then announced it as the decision of the British Government.