HC Deb 20 December 1966 vol 738 cc1162-3
14. Mr. Brian Harrison

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when labour legislation will be implemented in the New Hebrides.

Mr. Stonehouse

In discussions with the French authorities a large measure of agreement has already been reached. The final agreement should not take long.

Mr. Harrison

Will the hon. Gentleman do everything he possibly can to expedite these conversations? They have been going on for far too long and the conditions are intolerable.

Mr. Stonehouse

We are going ahead with them as quickly as we can, but, as the hon. Gentleman knows, the issues are very complicated.

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