HC Deb 26 July 1950 vol 478 cc70-1W
103. Mr. G. Cooper

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies under what circumstances it was decided that two Assistant Under-Secretaries to the Colonial Office and the Head of the African Department should be sent to Washington to discuss colonial questions with American officials; what steps are being taken to ensure that political considerations will be watched what is the length of time that Mr. J. M. Martin, Mr. A. B. Cohen and Mr. A. N. Galsworth have each served in the Colonial Office; how many years have any of these officials worked in the Colonial Service in Africa; and what are the parts of Africa in which they have served.

Mr. J. Griffiths

This informal exchange of views was an example of consultation which, it has been agreed between the two Governments, should be held between officials from time to time. His Majesty's Ambassador in Washington took part in the talks, which covered problems affecting dependent territories generally, not only those in Africa. The officials in question joined the Colonial Office in 1931, 1933 and 1938 respectively. The have not served in the Colonial Service in Africa.