§ 31. Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations to what extent United Kingdom official representatives in the Union of South Africa participated in the ceremonies setting up the Republic of South Africa.
§ The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations (Mr. Bernard Braine)The British Ambassador, in company with the diplomatic representatives of other countries, attended the ceremonies in Pretoria connected with the installation in office of the new State President.