asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how far proposals for emigration from Malta have proceeded; and whether they include provision for emigration to Southern Rhodesia.

With regard to the first part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to the hon. Member for Abingdon (Sir R. Glyn) on 28th of March. With regard to the second part, no special provision has been made for Maltese emigration to Southern Rhodesia; but I understand that during the last year a number of Maltese have made their own way there and have been accepted as settlers.