HC Deb 24 February 1959 vol 600 cc128-9W
62. Mr. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on his recent tour overseas; and who accompanied him on this visit

Mr. J. Amery

My right hon. Friend visited Somaliland Protectorate from 5th to 10th February. He had intended to spend from 10th to 20th February in Aden Colony and Protectorate but was forced to interrupt his tour and return to the United Kingdom on 15th February for the Cyprus talks. He returned to Aden to complete his tour on 21st February and is expected home again on 28th February.

My right hon. Friend has been accompanied by an Assistant Under-Secretary of State and by his Principal Private Secretary. Lady Patricia Lennox-Boyd has also accompanied him.

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