§ Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for the Commonwealth Relations what were the conditions imposed by the European Co-operation Administration which prevented the Southern Rhodesian Government from accepting aid in connection with the improvement of outlets to the east coast of Africa.
§ Mr. Gordon-WalkerI regret that I am unable to furnish the information156W desired since this matter has been the subject of direct negotiation between the European Co-operation Administration on the one hand, and the Southern Rhodesian and Portuguese Governments on the other.