Africa (Defenceorganisation)

Mr. Hamilton
asked the Minister of Defence what proposals were made in his recent talks with the South African Minister of Defence on the creation of an  anti-Communist defence organisation in Africa; and the attitude of the United Kingdom Government to such proposals.

Mr. H. Macmillan
During the recent talks, the South African Minister of Defence suggested that the need for a defence organisation in Africa should be considered. This the United Kingdom Government undertook to do.