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Lord Hailey's Proposals

Oral Answers to Questions — Colonial Empire – in the House of Commons at on 24 March 1943.

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Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has considered Lord Hailey's proposals for regional international advisory councils for colonial territories in different parts of the world; and whether he has any statement to make?

Photo of Hon. Oliver Stanley Hon. Oliver Stanley , Westmorland

Lord Hailey's views on policy in this field have naturally received my close attention. I regret however that I have no statement to make at present.

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