HC Deb 10 July 1978 vol 953 cc423-4W
Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the termination of the status of association between Dominica and the United Kingdom.

Mr. Rowlands

The Government will shortly request that Parliament approve a draft Order in Council under section 10(2) of the West Indies Act 1967, terminating the status of association between Dominica and the United Kingdom with effect from 3rd November 1978. If the necessary resolution passes the Dominica House of Assembly, and if Parliament approves the draft termination order, the Government will also advise Her Majesty to make an order under section 5(4) of the West Indies Act promulgating a new constitution from the same date.