§ 50. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a further statement on the position in the Gold Coast, particularly relating to its future constitution and the date when the independence of the Gold Coast will be officially announced.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Governor published yesterday two proclamations. The first dissolved the Legislative Assembly with effect from the 5th June and the second appointed the dates for the General Election. In the Northern Territories, where two days are required, these dates are 12th and 17th July; in the rest of the Gold Coast, the appointed date is 17th July. As regards the future constitution and the date for Gold Coast independence, I refer the hon. and learned Member to my statement of 11th May.
With agreement of the Prime Minister of the Gold Coast it is hoped to arrange that a small all-party Parliamentary delegation should visit the territory to observe the General Election. The composition of the delegation will be announced to the House when it has been arranged.