§ 33. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the Government of Nyasaland propose to publish proposals for constitutional reform.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI would refer the hon. Member to the replies which I gave to the hon. Member for Cardiff, South-East (Mr. Callaghan) on 6th March and to the hon. Member for Rugby (Mr. J. Johnson) on 15th April.
§ Mr. WallCan my right hon. Friend say whether we are likely to get a statement on these proposals before the Summer Recess?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI am afraid I cannot add to my Answer.
§ Mr. H. HyndIn view of the great delay in this matter, would not the Secretary of State consider making a start with democracy in Nyasaland by organising local elections—that is to say, elections for local councils—on a democratic basis?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI have every confidence in the Governor in this matter. He and I both recognise the need to train those in Nyasaland to help run their own affairs, but I cannot add to the Answer I have already given.