§ 95. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement regarding the discussions that were held with the Sheiks and Sultans of the Aden Protectorate regarding the possibilities of a federation of their territory.
§ Mr. ProfumoIn reply to the hon. Member's Question on 18th April, 1956, my right hon. Friend circulated the statement issued by the then Governor of Aden after his discussions with the Protectorate Rulers on this subject. The initiative rests with the Rulers who have not so far put forward any scheme of closer association.