§ Brigadier-General CLIFTON BROWNasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is the intention of the Government to pursue a common native policy throughout our Dominions and Colonies in Africa; and whether in future he is prepared to consult with South Africa before issuing statements on native policy which may affect and disturb conditions already existing in that Dominion and elsewhere?
§ Mr. LUNNI have been asked to reply to this question. The various Colonies, Protectorates and Mandated Territories in Africa for which His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom have the final responsibility differ widely one from another, but His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom desire that, so far as local circumstances permit, a common policy in native affairs should be followed. It is further the desire of His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom to have the advantage of the fullest possible consultation with the Governments of the several Dominions on all matters of common concern; it being understood that each part of the British Commonwealth must necessarily determine within the territories for which it is responsible the policy which is in its judgment best suited to the circumstances of each case.