§ 12. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Overseas Development whether she will now make a statement on the proposals made to Her Majesty's Government by Lord Robens for an interim settlement of the Malta problem; and at what time and on what date these were made to her by Lord Robens.
§ Mr. WhitakerThe proposals, which are confidential, are still under discussion. They were received by my Ministry on 8th December, and not, as I apologise for telling the House previously, on 9th December.