HC Deb 23 June 1959 vol 607 cc122-3W
85. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what new developments have taken place in respect of the future relationship of the Cameroons with Nigeria and the plebiscite to be taken in 1960; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The people of the Northern Cameroons will be asked to choose by plebiscite next November whether or not they wish to remain part of the Northern Region when Nigeria becomes independent.

On the Southern Cameroons I have nothing at present to add to the Answers I gave to the hon. Member on 9th April and to the hon. Member for Brigg (Mr. E. L. Mallalieu) on 11th June.

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