HC Deb 03 May 1960 vol 622 c65W
60. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations by what means he proposes to ascertain African opinion about the official proposal of the Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia that certain responsibilities for the protection of Africans should be transferred from the British Government to the Southern Rhodesian Government.

Mr. R. Thompson

As stated by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister in this House on 18th February…in the event of any change being made in the Constitution of Southern Rhodesia, the interest of Africans would of course be given full weight."—[OFFICIAL REPORT, 18th February, 1960; Vol. 617, c. 1417.]

The method of ascertaining African opinion will be a matter for consideration by the two Governments when the time comes.

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