HC Deb 28 February 1957 vol 565 cc206-7W
Mr. Brockway

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what Acts have been reserved under Clauses 27 to 32 in the Letters Patent for the Constitution of Responsible Government in the Colony of Southern Rhodesia, 1st September, 1923; and what proposed legislation has been substantially modified after consultation with the Governor or Secretary of State.

Mr. Alport

As the hon. Member was informed by my right hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Chelsea (Commander Noble) on 2nd August, 1956, the Government of Southern Rhodesia invariably consult the Secretary of State before introducing any legislation which might fall within the scope of Articles 27 to 32 of the Constitution Letters Patent. The question of reservation has therefore not arisen. Consultations between the Governor and the Secretary of State are confidential and it would not be proper to disclose their content.