§ Mr. Heathasked the Prime Minister whether it is proposed that gifts should be presented to the Government and Legislature of Mauritius to mark the attainment of independence by Mauritius on 12th March.
§ The Prime MinisterThe whole House will, I feel sure, wish to send congratulations to Mauritius on her independence, with best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of her people. Her Majesty's Government will propose that this House should offer a Mace to the Mauritius Legislative Assembly. Her Majesty's Government for their part have decided to offer a. silver centrepiece to the Government of Mauritius to mark this occasion.