HC Deb 22 November 1938 vol 341 c1550W
Mr. W. Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he is aware that under the convention of 1880 with the rulers of Swaziland it was provided that the consent of the Swazis must be obtained to any temporary or permanent administration by another government; whether on the termination of this administration the convention still survived; whether he is aware that the Swazis still contend that the provision of this convention is operative; and whether due regard will be paid to this fact in any discussions which may take place with regard to the future of the High Commission Territories of South Africa?

Mr. M. MacDonald

I am not aware of any such convention, and the last part of the question does not therefore arise.