asked the President of the Board of Trade whether Commonwealth Preference will be continued on the products of West Cameroons after 30th September, 1962.

This matter is being urgently considered. An announcement will be made as soon as a decision has been reached.

Will my hon. Friend bear in mind the long friendship between this country and the people of the West Cameroons, and also that many British interests, including those of the Colonial Development Corporation, through the Cameroon Development Corporation, are involved?

Yes, Sir.