HC Deb 31 January 1961 vol 633 cc99-100W
65. Sir T. Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what arrangements have been, and will be, made to record, for historical purposes, by photo-stating the most important reports and diaries of officers, employed by him in the Colonial Service, made at district and provincial levels, in countries now independent and in countries still under partial control of the British Government.

Mr. H. Fraser

The reports and diaries in question form part of the official records of each Colonial or former Colonial Government and the preservation of these records is the responsibility of individual Governments.

Forward to