who became Chief Minister. Following a constitutional conference in London later the same year Uganda attained internal self-government in March 1962 and Mr Kiwanuka became the first Prime Minister. The new Constitution provided for a Legislature of a single Chamber, styled the National Assembly, consisting of a Speaker, 82 Elected Members and 9 Specially Elected Members. Of the Elected Members, 21 were elected within Buganda (excluding the Municipality of Kampala) and the Buganda Lukiiko (Legislative Assembly) had the power to declare before each General Election that these Members should be elected by the Lukiiko itself. The executive power was to be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor but, except in regard to certain reserved functions, he could assign responsibilities to Ministers and was normally required to act on the advice of the Cabinet which was collectively responsible to the National Assembly. Buganda's relationship with Uganda was defined as a federal one. A general election held in April 1962 resulted in a majority for the Uganda People's Congress, supported until 24th August 1964 by the Kabaka Yekka, a Buganda political organisation. Mr Milton Obote, leader of the U.P.C. became Prime Minister. At the opening of the new Parliament the Governor announced that his Ministers desired that Her Majesty should be Queen of independent Uganda and that Uganda would seek membership of the Commonwealth. Following a further Constitutional Conference in London in June 1962 Uganda became an independent sovereign country and a Member of the Commonwealth on the 9th October 1962. In 1963 the Uganda Parliament amended the Constitution so that from 9th October 1963 (the anniversary of Independence) Her Majesty The Queen would no longer be the Head of State of Uganda and instead Uganda would be a sovereign independent country with a citizen of Uganda as Head of State, to be known as 'President of Uganda'. The first holder of this office was the Kabaka of Buganda, Sir Edward Mutesa. At the same time Uganda expressed a desire to continue as a Member of the Commonwealth of which the Queen is the Head. On 24th February 1966, the Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr A. M. Obote, MP, announced that the Constitution had been suspended, except for certain specified subjects. On 2nd March 1966 it was announced that Dr Obote acting with the advice and consent of the Cabinet had declared that the executive authority of Uganda should vest in the Prime Minister (instead of the President) and that the duties, powers and other functions performed or exercisable by the President or Vice-President should vest in the Prime Minister. On 15th April in the National Assembly, Dr Obote announced the abrogation of the 1962 Constitution and moved a motion for the introduction of a new Constitution which was adopted by 55 votes to 4. Dr Obote was then sworn in as President. Under the 1966 Constitution, the President was both Head of State and Head of the Executive, advised by a Cabinet of Ministers of which he was a member. The National Assembly consisted of 82 elected members, all directly elected, including 21 from Buganda (exclusive of Kampala) and nine specially elected members. Parliament was to continue for five years unless sooner dissolved by the President, acting on the advice of the Cabinet. In June 1967 the National Assembly resolved itself into a Constituent Assembly to consider proposals submitted to it by the Government for the amendment of the 1966 constitution. After due consideration the proposals, as modified following debate, were adopted, and a new Constitution under which Uganda became a Republic was proclaimed on 8th September 1967. The main changes from the previous constitution were the abolition of the old kingdoms and the dissolution of Buganda into four districts for administrative purposes; and provision for specially elected members in number related to the strength of the party having greatest numerical strength in the National Assembly in order to give that party a majority of not more than ten. The number of elected members remained at 82. The powers of the President are defined and the rights and freedoms of the individual prescribed. It has been decided that subject to the provisions of the Constitution for dissolution, the life of the present Parliament shall be five years from the introduction of the preceding constitution, viz. 15th April 1966. HISTORICAL LIST Sir Edward Mutesa, 9th October 1963 to 24th February 1966 Dr A. Milton Obote, from 15th April 1966 PRIME MINISTER Dr A. Milton Obote, MP, from 9th October 1962 to 15th April 1966 GOVERNMENT The distribution of seats in the National Assembly in May 1968 was Uganda People's Congress 63; Democratic Party 6; Independents 5; Speaker 1; vacant 16. PRESIDENT His Excellency Dr A. Milton Obote, MP (Also Minister of National Service) MINISTERS Vice-President and Minister of Animal Industry, Game and Fisheries: Minister of Foreign Affairs: Hon. S. N. Odaka, MP Minister of Internal Affairs: Hon. B. K. Bataringaya, MP Minister of Commerce and Industry: Hon. W. W. Kalema, MP Minister of Public Service and Cabinet Affairs: Hon. J. N. K. Wakholi, MP Minister of Marketing and Co-operatives: Hon. Dr E. Babumba, MP MINISTER OF State (Member of the Cabinet) Minister of State (Nationa! Service): Hon. J. O. Anyoti, MP DEPUTY MINISTERS Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Hon. V. K. Rwamwaro, MP Ministry of Culture and Community Development: Hon. E. B. Bwambale, MP MINISTRY OF ANIMAL INDUstry, Game Permanent Secretary: E. M. S. Kate MINISTRY OF MINERAL AND WATER Permanent Secretary: S. L. Okec Commissioner of Geological Surveys and Mines Department: C. E. Tamale-Ssali Commissioner of Water Development: D. A. Kabega MINISTRY OF Regional ADMINISTRATIONS Permanent Secretary: S. E. Egweu (acting) MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Permanent Secretary: W. W. Rwetsiba Chief Education Officer: E. K. K. Sempebwa (acting) Chief Inspector of Schools: J. M. Aryada (acting) MINISTRY Of Health Permanent Secretary/Chief Medical Officer: Dr I. S. Kadama, MBE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Permanent Secretary: A. B. Adimola MINISTRY OF Works, CoMMUNICATIONS AND HOUSING Permanent Secretary: J. M. N. Zikusooka MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, BroadcastING AND TOURISM Permanent Secretary: M. Emojong MINISTRY OF Labour Permanent Secretary, Labour Commissioner and Registrar of Trade Unions: L. Katagyira THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND As a result of the elections held on 18th June, 1970, the Conservative Party who had been in opposition since October 1964, were returned to power. The state of the parties was as follows: Conservatives 330, Labour 287, Liberals 6, Others 7. HER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT THE CABINET Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury: Mr Edward Heath Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons: Secretary of State for Defence: Lord Carrington Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity: Mr Robert Carr Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: Mr James Prior MINISTERS NOT IN THE CABINET Minister of Overseas Development: Mr Richard Wood Minister of Posts and Telecommunications: Mr Christopher Chataway The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Lord Advocate: Mr Norman Wylie Solicitor-General for Scotland: Mr David Brand Ministers of State, Home Office: Mr Richard Sharples; Lord Windlesham Minister of State, Treasury: Mr Terence Higgins Minister of State, Ministry of Defence: Lord Balniel Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Security: Lord Aberdare Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Local Government: Mr Graham Page DEPARTMENTS OF STATE AND MINISTERS Minister: Mr James Prior Parliamentary Secretary: Mr James Stodart 395 CIVIL SERVICE Minister: The Prime Minister Lord Privy Seal (with day-to-day responsibility for Department): Earl Jellicoe Secretary of State: Mrs Margaret Thatcher Under Secretaries: Lord Belstead; Mr William Van Straubenzee EMPLOYMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY Secretary of State: Mr Robert Carr FOREIGN AND Commonwealth Office Secretary of State: Sir Alec Douglas-Home Minister of State: Mr Joseph Godber Under Secretaries: Marquess of Lothian; Mr Anthony Royle HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY Secretary of State for Social Services: Sir Keith Joseph Minister of State: Lord Aberdare Under Secretaries: Mr Michael Alison; Mr Paul Dean HOME OFFICE Secretary of State: Mr Reginald Maudling Ministers of State: Mr Richard Sharples; Lord Windlesham HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Minister: Mr Peter Walker Minister of State: Mr Graham Page Parliamentary Secretaries: Mr Paul Channon; Mr Eldon Griffiths; Lord Sandford |