HC Deb 13 June 1956 vol 554 c27W
43. Mr. Creech Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps have been taken in Sierra Leone to consider constitutional amendments; and what is the nature and composition of the body which will consider the matter.

53. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has considered the representations made in respect of a recent conference in Sierra Leone to discuss the new constitution; and if he is satisfied that all responsible political bodies participated in that conference.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

A proposal by the Sierra Leone Government for a round table conference to consider constitutional change was abandoned when it proved impossible to secure that all shades of local opinion were adequately represented on it. A meeting of all those who had accepted invitations to the conference was called by the Chief Minister, and I understand that Ministers are now preparing proposals to be discussed in the Legislature in July.

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