HC Deb 17 June 1963 vol 679 c31
44. Mr. Wall

asked the First Secretary of State if he will make a statement about his discussions with the Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia.

45. Mr. Brockway

asked the First Secretary of State if he will make a statement on the arrangements now made for the conference at Victoria Falls to dissolve the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

The First Secretary of State (Mr. R. A. Butler)

I hope to make a statement to the House on these matters after Question Time tomorrow and to publish a White Paper on the exchanges with the Southern Rhodesia Government.

Mr. Wall

Can my right hon. Friend say whether all five Governments intend to be represented at the conference and whether there is an agreed agenda?

Mr. Butler

I hope to make a statement on these matters tomorrow. I have agreed to coincide it with the meeting of the Southern Rhodesia Parliament and, therefore, I would not be right to make any further statement today. I hope, however, that I can make a hopeful reply.

Mr. Brockway

At what time tomorrow will the White Paper be available?

Mr. Butler

I hope to make it available by 2.30, when the House meets.