Correspondence with James Griffiths, MP, 7 Sep 1955-7 Sep 1957
Item
Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/21, folder 3, fols. 32-53
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Correspondence with James Griffiths, MP, Opposition Leader on Colonial Affairs until 1956, Deputy Leader and Vice-Chairman, Parliamentary Labour Party. Much of the correspondence concerns FCB administration. It is also concerned with the following territories and topics:
Colonies, general:
- proposals for a Colonial Prime Ministers' Conference: fols. 32-33.
Southeast Asia:
- dual nationality, and the Sino-Indonesian Treaty: fol. 33.
Trinidad:
- constitutional change (in 1956): fol. 38.
Uganda:
- possible extension of Sir Andrew Cohen's appointment as Governor: fol. 41.
Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania):
- franchise proposals, and the maintenance of parity on the Legislative Council (in 1956): fol. 42.
Ghana:
- Independence Reception: fol. 45.
Nigeria:
- Separate states issue (in 1957): fol. 46.
Malaya (Malaysia):
- Malaya Independence Bill, with comments by Hilda Selwyn-Clarke on Citizenship, Malay Rights, and Economic Aid: fols. 47-51.
Central African Federation (Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi):
- document on federation prepared by Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and Betts (in 1957): fols. 52-53.
Dates
- Creation: 7 Sep 1955-7 Sep 1957
Extent
22 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/21, folder 3, fols. 32-53
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