§ Sir H. Studholmeasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many members of the United Nations Special Committee on Colonialism he entertained at luncheon at Lancaster House last week; if official business was conducted at the time; what was the purpose of the luncheon; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Greenwood17 Committee delegates and U.N. Secretariat officials were present at the luncheon on Saturday 22nd May. This hospitality was extended as a courtesy to members of the Committee who were in transit through London on that day to take part in sessions of the Committee in Africa. No official business was conducted at the luncheon but matters of mutual interest were, naturally, discussed.