HC Deb 19 February 1959 vol 600 c537
41. Mr. Wall

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations whether he will now make proposals for a constitutional advance in Bechuanaland similar to those recently announced for Basutoland.

Mr. Alport

My noble Friend is studying the comments and recommendations of the High Commissioner on a resolution of the Joint Advisory Council for the Bechuanaland Protectorate. He hopes to reply to the Council at its next meeting in April.

Mr. Wall

Can my hon. Friend say whether the District Council is operating satisfactorily in all the arrangements at the present time?

Mr. Alport

That is a different matter, but the District Council established in the Bamangwato Reserve is operating satisfactorily.

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