There is no doubt in the minds of the authorities in Aden and the Federation that the terrorist activities were inspired from outside. There are a number of detainees at present in prison in Aden. I understand that the prosecution of some of them is now under consideration.

The first part of the hon. Member's question raises one of the difficulties which must be resolved. One of the great problems is the different background and different degree of political experience in the different parts of the Protectorates. I do not want to commit any of the people to whom I have talked about this, but I think that among many people there is a realisation that it may be necessary for the form of representative government during the interim period to vary from one part of the independent State to another, and perhaps for a little period some form of franchise on a tribal basis will be necessary in part of the State.