HC Deb 26 January 1949 vol 460 c149W
131. Mr. Hale

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations to what extent the representatives of the Governments of the British Commonwealth are consulted in connection with the plans and development of the British colonial territories.

Mr. Gordon-Walker

It is not the usual practice of the United Kingdom Government to consult other Commonwealth Governments in connection with detailed plans for the development of the Colonies. It is only in regard to matters of general policy affecting the Colonies as a whole that consultation with other Commonwealth Governments is normally practicable.