§ Mr. Tilneyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether a decision has yet been taken on the question of extending beyond the 30th September, 1962, the period in which produce of the Western Cameroons is to be regarded as eligible for Commonwealth preference.
§ Mr. ErrollYes. A draft Order in Council under Section 2 (4) of the Import Duties Act, 1958, has been laid today before each House of Parliament. Its effect, if approved, will be to add the name of West Cameroon as from 1st October, 1962, to the list of countries included in the Commonwealth preference area. The present intention142W is that the inclusion of West Cameroon in the area shall be maintained until 30th September, 1963, but not beyond that date. The question will be reviewed again not later than April of next year.