HC Deb 22 August 1945 vol 413 cc633-4W
Mr. Mainwaring

asked 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 Hall

Yes, Sir. Discussions have been taking place between representatives of my Department and the Court of 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.