HC Deb 24 March 1961 vol 637 c88W
Mr. J. Callaghan

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will give details of the proposals put by the Governor of Northern Rhodesia before the delegates to the constitutional talks in Lusaka.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The Governor has communicated confidentially to the political groups in the territory suggestions which illustrate how the outline plan in the White Paper on constitutional change in Northern Rhodesia might be put into effect in detail. These suggestions were put forward on a basis for further consultation with the groups and I consider that it would be better for consultation to continue in confidence for the time being.