Mr. H. Wilsonasked the Prime Minister what proposals he has for the presentation of gifts by the Government and by this House to mark the inauguration of the Federation of Malaysia on 31st August.
§ The Prime MinisterThe whole House will, I feel sure, wish to send hearty congratulations to Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo and Sarawak on the forth-coming inauguration of the Federation of Malaysia, with best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of all their peoples. Her Majesty's Government will propose that the House should offer a gift to the legislatures of Singapore, North Borneo and Sarawak, to be decided in consultation with the authorities there. Her Majesty's Government for their part have decided to offer a gift of a silver table centre-piece to the Government of the Federation of Malaysia.