§ Q20. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Prime Minister if he will now invite to Great Britain the Prime Ministers of the African countries within the British Commonwealth of Nations to discuss with them problems relating to a community of African states.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. While, of course, Her Majesty's Government understand and sympathise with the aspirations of the Commonwealth countries in Africa towards greater regional co-operation, I do not think it would be appropriate for us to take the initiative in the manner suggested by my hon. Friend.