§ 70. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what steps Her Majesty's Government propose in view of the request supported by both the African and European members of the 116W Joint Advisory Council of Bechuanaland for the setting up of a Legislative Council for the Protectorate.
§ 71. Mr. Wadeasked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, in view of the request made by the Joint Advisory Council of Bechuanaland, what steps he is now taking to set up a Legislative Council in Bechuanaland.
§ Mr. AlportA Motion supported by the unofficial members of the Joint Advisory Council in the Bechuanaland Protectorate on 15th April expressed the view that "the time has come when a Legislative Council should be formed in the Protectorate and empowered to assist in the Government of the day". A similar Motion has been tabled for the meeting of the African Advisory Council during the week beginning 19th May. This will be the first opportunity for the majority of the Chiefs to express their views and it would be premature to comment before the views of both Councils have been received.