HC Deb 30 May 1956 vol 553 c17W
64. Sir D. Gammans

asked the UnderSecretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what special steps he proposes to take to make known to public opinion in the Commonwealth and the United States of America the reasons for the breakdown in the negotiations concerning the future constitution of Singapore.

Commander Noble

Full information was sent to our representatives in Commonwealth countries so that they might secure the widest possible publicity for the statement issued by Her Majesty's Government on 15th May. This statement set out in detail the reasons for the breakdown of the talks. I understand from my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary that similar steps were taken in the United States of America and other foreign countries.

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