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 attainment of independence by Malawi on 6th July.
§ The Prime MinisterThe whole House will, I feel sure, wish to send warm congratulations to Malawi on her forthcoming independence with our best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of her people. Her Majesty's Government will propose that the House should offer to the National Assembly of Malawi the gift of a Speaker's Chair.
Her Majesty's Government for their part have offered the gift of a silver inkstand to the Government of Malawi to commemorate the attainment of independence. This will be on display in the House on 30th June and 1st July.