§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy to encourage all remaining British dependent territories to seek their independence; and if he will make a statement.[16675]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe shall not seek in any way to influence opinion on independence, but will respond positively wherever this is the clearly and constitutionally expressed wish of the citizens of a Dependent Territory, and where it is an option.