HC Deb 10 March 1960 vol 619 c611
5. Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken to ensure the protection, after 1st October, 1960, of the frontiers of the British Cameroons.

Mr. Iain Macleod

This is one of the many matters now being studied in connection with the arrangements for the British Cameroons after 1st October.

Mr. Tilney

Will my right hon. Friend bear in mind that the troubles in the now-independent Cameroons may go on for some time? In any plans which he is making, will he remember not only the difficulty of the terrain and heaviness of the rain but also the inadequacy of the roads and the lack of any barrack-room accommodation?

Mr. Macleod

Yes. I agree entirely with my hon. Friend. We are discussing this security problem with both Nigeria and the United Nations

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