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Mr. Goodhew
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will define the extent of his responsibility for the territorial integrity of the Crown Colony of Rhodesia.
Sir Frederic Bennett
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Southern Rhodesia remains a Crown Colony; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Ennals
The status of Southern Rhodesia has not changed. As stated in Section 1 of the Southern Rhodesia Act 1965, it continues to be part of Her Majesty's dominions, and the Government and Parliament of the United Kingdom have responsibility for it.