HC Deb 13 April 1983 vol 40 c410W
33. Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government regarding the constitutional progress of dependent territories of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Onslow

Our general policy is to encourage the constitutional development of dependent territories towards independence where this is a feasible option; but we do not force independence on those who do not want it.

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