§ 83. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what conclusions were reached in the discussions with the Governors of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanganyika regarding constitutional reforms in those territories, and in particular on 109W the proposal that a round-table conference representing the elected racial groups should be held in Kenya.
§ 89. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in order to remove existing uncertainty in the Colony, if he will state that no alterations will be made to the constitution of Kenya except within the framework of the existing constitution.
§ Mr. J. AmeryThe present constitution has been in operation for only ten months and my right hon. Friend cannot entertain proposals which would alter in any significant ways its fundamental features. It is, however, sufficiently flexible to enable it to be reviewed constructively from time to time. But my right hon. Friend considers that preliminary consultations must be held between all concerned before there is any question of a round-table conference. The Governor has already taken the initiative by inviting the African Members to have discussions with him. If this leads to discussions between all concerned and these give grounds for thinking that a conference would be useful, then it would not be ruled out.
On the first part of this Question, my right hon. Friend's discussions with the Governors were confidential.