§ 61. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made in the implementation of the South Arabian Federation; and whether the Aden Protectorate Government co-operates fully with British military authorities in enabling military exercises to operate entirely within Protectorate territory.
§ Mr. SandysThe Federation of South Arabia was inaugurated in February, 1959, with six founder States. Other States of the Protectorate have subsequently acceded, and Aden Colony became a Member on the 18th January, 1963. The Federation now comprises 14 States with a total population of roughly ¾ million.
If by"the Aden Protectorate Government" the hon. Member means the Government of the South Arabian Federation, the answer to the second part of the Question is"yes".