HC Deb 02 August 1957 vol 574 cc283-4W
Mr. Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the proposed new constitution for Brunei, including the composition of the Privy Council, the Executive Council and the Legislative Council and the basis of representation of the unofficial members.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Leyton (Mr. Sorensen)on 25th July.

I am not yet in a position to make a statement on the detailed constitutional proposals, since some are still under discussion.

Mr. Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what proposals are being considered for constitutional association, by federation or other means, between Brunei, Sarawak and North Borneo.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I would refer the hon. Member to the relevant part of the reply given to the hon. Member for Leyton (Mr. Sorensen)on 25th July.

There are at present no formal or official proposals for closer association before the peoples of the territories, but the subject is naturally one of interest both to the people and the Governments of the Borneo territories.

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