HC Deb 20 July 1967 vol 750 cc322-3W
Mr. Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what consideration has been given to the proposal made to him by Mr. Rushton for the establishment of a British university in Malta.

Mr. Bowden

Mr. Rushton's constructive suggestions were carefully considered but, as was pointed out to him, the use to which British financial aid is put and the availability of any sites for the purpose are primarily matters for the Malta Government to consider. However his proposals were put to the Joint Mission for Malta for consideration.

Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of litigation concerning the Malta Dockyard and Messrs. Baileys.

Mr. Bowden

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 24th January this year. The position remains unchanged.—[Vol. 739, c. 230–1.]

Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what action he is taking to assist Malta to overcome the effects of the prolonged closure of the Suez Canal.

Mr. Bowden

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 17th July.—[Vol. 750, c.190.]