§ 24. Mr. R. Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what proposals were made on the problems of diamond smuggling in discussions between President Tubman and Sir Maurice Dorman, Governor of Sierra Leone, during the Governor's official visit to Liberia.
§ Mr. ProfumoI understand that the Governor took the opportunity during his visit of discussing the matter informally with President Tubman who expressed his sympathy for the Sierra Leone Government in their difficulties and promised his support within the limits of what was practical.
§ Mr. Hector HughesCan the Under-Secretary say whether these conversations will be embodied in a document or White Paper for consideration by the House? In the meantime, what steps are being taken to stop this practice?
§ Mr. ProfumoI could not give that undertaking without further consideration