HC Deb 19 February 1963 vol 672 c48W
Q10. Sir W. Teeling

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the growing importance of contacts with the Commonwealth after the breakdown of the Common Market talks, he will consider releasing the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations from the extra burdens of dealing with colonial matters, and re-appoint a separate Colonial Secretary to look after unemployment in Malta and other colonial problems, until these Colonies become separate Commonwealth countries.

The Prime Minister

No. I think the new arrangement has proved advantageous. My hon. Friend will bear in mind that my right hon. Friend has been relieved of responsibilities for Central Africa.