§ Mr. Wallasked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies if she will make a statement about the final discussions and the date arranged for the independence of Basutoland.
§ Mrs. WhiteThe position remains as I explained it in my reply to the right hon. Member for Streatham (Mr. Sandys) on 1st April, 1965. If a request backed by the necessary resolutions is received, a constitutional conference will be held during May at which we shall expect to settle a date for independence, probably in the autumn.