§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the constitutional status of Rhodesia with special reference to the equality of opportunity of all its citizens of every race and colour.
§ Mr. BowdenRhodesia remains part of the Queen's dominions under the ultimate authority of the United Kingdom Government and Parliament. The House will recognise that the principles which we have insisted should form the basis of a settlement are designed to produce a society in which all citizens will be treated equally irrespective of race and colour.