§ Mr. Owenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what proposals Her Majesty's Government intend to submit for the consideration of the Economic and Social Council of United Nations at its next Session in accordance with the resolution passed on 26th November, 1957, in the General Assembly of the United Nations requesting prompt and favourable consideration to be given to the establishment of an economic commission for Africa.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyMy right hon. and learned Friend cannot yet say what proposals we may put forward to the Economic and Social Council at its next10W meeting in April. We are at present exchanging views with other interested Governments, including, of course, those of the African territories for which Her Majesty's Government are responsible.