§ Mr. Masonasked the First Secretary of State what consideration has been given to the effect upon the Nyasaland economy of the withdrawal of the £5 million Federal subsidy; and whether Her Majesty's Government will make this payment in future.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerUntil the effects of Nyasaland's withdrawal from the Federation have been worked out in detail, it is not possible to judge to what extent and over what period the Nyasaland Government may need financial help in their own efforts to surmount the undoubtedly serious consequences of this step; and Her Majesty's Government naturally cannot commit themselves in advance.