§ Mr. Mainwaringasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is considering any modification in the system of government operating pre-war in the State of North Borneo on the liberation of that territory from the Japanese.
§ Mr. George HallYes, Sir. Discussions have been taking place between representatives of my Department and the Court of634W Directors of the British North Borneo (Chartered) Company with a view to reaching agreement on the question of the assumption by His Majesty's Government of direct responsibility for the administration of the territory.