During his talks this week with the Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Reginald Maudling), the Chief Minister of Uganda (Mr. Benedicto Kiwanuka) had some discussion about the provision of funds for, and the details of, the compensation scheme for designated officers. As regards finance, it was explained that the amount which the United Kingdom Government would be able to make available by way of assistance towards Uganda's share of the cost could not be determined except in the light of the financial discussions with Uganda which are due to begin on February 19. In view of this, Mr. Kiwanuka agreed that the scheme should be considered in Uganda on the understanding that Uganda Ministers could not be committed to its provisions pending the outcome of the forthcoming financial talks.

As regards the scheme itself, Mr. Kiwanuka had some preliminary discussion with officials on both the principles and the detailed provisions. It has been agreed that the scheme should be further examined in Uganda as a matter of urgency and an official from the Department of Technical Co-operation will take part in these talks. He will arrive in Uganda on February 15.