§ 39. Mr. Brockwayasked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if Her Majesty's Government will consult with State members of the Commonwealth in Australasia, Asia and Africa when constitutional changes of territories in these respective continents are being considered.
§ Mr. AlportNo, Sir. These responsibilities belong to the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. BrockwayWill the Under-Secretary of State consider this proposal? Is he aware that in Africa, Asia and Australasia a great sense of unity is now being developed between territories in those Continents? Would it not be desirable that we should discuss with fellow members of the Commonwealth any changes taking place in those areas?
§ Mr. AlportThe United Kingdom Government and the people of the United Kingdom cannot divest themselves of these responsibilities in that way. If the hon. Gentleman thinks further about this proposition, he will see the many difficulties which it would produce.