Mr. H. Wilsonasked the Prime Minister what proposals he has for the presentation of gifts by the Government and by this House to make the attainment of independence by Kenya on 12th December.
§ The Prime MinisterThe whole House will, I feel sure, wish to send warm congratulations to Kenya on her forthcoming independence with best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of her people. Her Majesty's Government will propose that the House should offer to the House of Representatives of Kenya the gift of a book-case containing constitutional and parliamentary works of reference. Her Majesty's Government for their part, have decided to offer a gift of a silver table centrepiece to the Government of Kenya to commemorate Kenya's attainment of independence.