Constitution

HC Deb 25 March 1958 vol 585 cc22-3W

83. Mrs. White

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on constitutional proposals in Northern Rhodesia.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

On 21st March, the Acting Chief Secretary informed the Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia that, before the end of the following week, he proposed to lay on the table a Government White Paper in which would be set out proposals for changes in the Constitution of Northern Rhodesia. He emphasised that the Paper would contain proposals and not decisions—proposals for discussion by the public before any final recommendations are put to me for decisions. I will ensure that copies of the White Paper are placed in the Library at the earliest opportunity.