HC Deb 08 May 1958 vol 587 cc1394-5
33. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the Government of Nyasaland propose to publish proposals for constitutional reform.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I 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. Wall

Can my right hon. Friend say whether we are likely to get a statement on these proposals before the Summer Recess?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I am afraid I cannot add to my Answer.

Mr. H. Hynd

In 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-Boyd

I 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.

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