FCO 141/15057: Singapore: Constitutional Conference, London, April-May 1956; summary records and memoranda - migrated archives
01/01/1956-31/12/1956
Reports on the proceedings of the fifth and subsequent sessions of the Constitutional Conference and associated papers including several on the question of Singapore citizenship and nationality, on the legislative powers to be retained by the British Government and on the 'Malayanisation' of the public service and a copy of a memorandum of David Marshall, with comments by the British delegation, which states that the people of Singapore wish to have the status of an independent territory within the Commonwealth and to offer an agreement in which the UK would exercise control over the external defence of Singapore and give guidance on foreign relations other than trade and commerce.
FCO 141/15057
D2014060230, HD201404007
English
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