§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement about his visit to Mauritius and his plans for the future independence of the island.
§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on his visit to Mauritius.
§ Mr. GreenwoodDuring my visit I had useful talks with the Governor, the Premier and the other Ministers of the All Party Government, which includes the leaders of all the main political parties in Mauritius, about economic and political problems, including the recommendations in Professor de Smith's recent (and very helpful) report and the future status of the island. I hope that it will be possible to have a Conference in London later in the year at which all outstanding constitutional problems can be discussed. I have expressed the hope that the political leaders will meantime press on with discussions among themselves so as to establish points on which there is agreement between them and the points which require resolution. I was shown impressive evidence of recent economic and social development and had interesting and informative meetings with members of local authorities, business and employers organizations and trade union leaders.