§ 9. Mr. J. Ameryasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are his plans for a further constitutional conference to agree a new relationship between Aden and the Federation of South Arabia.
§ Mr. GreenwoodI would refer the right hon. Member to my reply on 12th November and would only add that I am leaving for Aden this afternoon to study the problem on the spot.
§ Mr. AmeryIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that we very much welcome his decision to go to Aden and the Federation to see things for himself before he reaches any conclusions? I would not want to embarass him at this stage with questions, but may I have an assurance that he will seek permission to make a statement to the House on his return?
§ Mr. GreenwoodI am most grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for what he has said, and I gladly agree to his suggestion.