59. Mrs. Whiteasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will take steps to draw up a declaration of rights for all citizens in the three Central African Territories as proposed by Mr. Moffat, the nominated European representative of African interests in his speech in the Northern Rhodesia Legislature on 18th April.
§ Mr. LytteltonNo. I regard the practical provisions of the federal scheme as a firmer foundation for progress in human affairs in Central Africa than any general declaration.