§ Mr. Garel-Jonesasked the right hon. Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the House of Commons Commission, whether it is proposed that a parliamentary gift should be presented to the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda to mark the attainment of independence on 1 November.
§ Mr. Arthur BottomleyThe House of Commons Commission has noted with pleasure the recent independence of Antigua and Barbuda. It is sure that the House will wish to offer a suitable gift to their House of Representatives to mark this occasion. An appropriate motion will moved in due course.