§ Earl WINTERTONasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the great 1577W importance to Southern Rhodesia of the questions discussed in the Report of Lord Buxton's Committee, he is prepared to allow opportunity for discussion of the Report or, alternatively, to make an announcement as to the policy of His Majesty's Government with regard to the future government of Southern Rhodesia?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe Report of Lord Buxton's Committee was communicated to the elected Members in Southern Rhodesia who accepted the lines laid down in it. The Report proposed that a delegation of elected Members should come to this country to discuss the proposed constitution with the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and he has invited them to come at once. Pending discussion with the elected Members, I do not think that any fuller statement can be made. My Noble Friend will have an opportunity of discussing the matter when the discussion is resumed upon the Colonial Office Vote