Mr. H. Wilsonasked the Prime Minister what proposals he has for the presentation of gifts by Her Majesty's Government and by this House to mark the attainment of independence by Malta in September.
§ The Prime MinisterThe whole House will, I feel sure, wish to send warm congratulations to Malta on her forthcoming Independence, with our best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of her people. Her Majesty's Government will propose that this House should offer a bookcase containing constitutional and parliamentary works of reference to the House of Representatives of Malta. Her Majesty's Government for their part will present a silver table centre piece to the Government of Malta to commemorate Independence.