§ 20. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will consider introducing a greater degree of decentralisation in the system of Government in Uganda on the lines now proposed for Kenya.
§ Mr. H. FraserThe present Constitution of Uganda is based on the arrangements made at the Uganda Constitutional Conference last year, and allows for a considerable measure of decentralisation.
§ Mr. WallIs my hon. Friend aware that representations are being made to his right hon. Friend by the rulers of certain kingdoms in Uganda? Is it right that Buganda should have federal status while the other kingdoms should have only semi-federal status? Would it not be wiser to introduce a regional system throughout the country?
§ Mr. FraserI think this was decided at the Conference last year and it is quite clear that, if anything is to be done, it must be done as covering the whole of Uganda. There will certainly be an opportunity in June for these matters to be reopened at a national level although, as my hon. Friend knows, there are talks going on with some of the rulers now.