§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what were the circumstances of the Aden Protectorate recent frontier incident, including the 31W ambush; to what extent subversion continues in the Protectorate; and what further progress has been made in federation.
§ Mr. Lennox-Boyd, pursuant to the reply made to the hon. Member for Leyton [OFFICIAL REPORT, 7th July 1959; Vol. 608, c. 1105], supplied the following further information
No additional States have in fact yet actually joined the Federation since it was formed on the 11th February, 1959, but three, Lower Aulaqi, Dathina and Aqrabi, have expressed a wish to join. If negotiations between these States and the Federation are fruitful. Her Majesty's Government's agreement will be sought as provided in the Treaty between Her Majesty's Government and the Federation.