§ Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the introduction of a Ministerial system in Aden.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodBy amendment to the Royal Instructions, approved by Her Majesty on 17th January, the title of "Member-in-Charge", borne since January, 1959, by the five unofficial Members of the Executive Council with responsibilities for certain departments of Government, was changed to "Minister". Before this change of title the Governor had, in December, 1960, transferred additional responsibilities to the Members-in-Charge. The change reflects the success of the Member-in-Charge system introduced in January, 1959, and the title "Minister" will more faithfully represent the actual powers and responsibilities carried by the unofficial Members.