§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what agreement has been entered into with the Government of the Union of South Africa with regard to the development of air strips and radar stations in Swaziland; and what consultation was held with the Swazi people regarding this development which is of great concern in the Protectorate.
§ Mr. AlportAs the House was informed on 24th November, 1955, the United Kingdom Government agreed to grant facilities to the Union Government to survey sites for the establishment of radar stations in Swaziland for possible use in defence in the event of war. The facilities do not extend to the development of air strips. Arrangements were made with the Swaziland Administration for the South African Air Force to carry out certain radar tests in June, 1957. The Paramount Chief was kept fully informed on both occasions.