§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the constitutional future of the Seychelles.
§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals the Government have in relation to the granting of internal independence to the Seychelles.
§ Miss Joan LestorGeneral elections in Seychelles will be held on 25th April 1974. Both the major political parties in Seychelles are now publicly committed 465W to independence. No decision about the future constitutional relationship between Britain and Seychelles can be taken until after the results of the elections are known and have been carefully considered in consultation with the Seychelles Government. Her Majesty's Government's policy remains, in accordance with long-standing practice, that the wishes of the people of the territory will be Britain's main guide in considering the future status of Seychelles.