Mr. Muhammad Al-Haj Al-Amin and the two interpretations, as it appears, differ from each other. I have previously practiced drafting laws and will absolutely not be able to, no matter how much I try, frame a law or constitution that aligns with their views. This does not mean that I do not understand precisely what they desire to achieve. However, upon examining the expression "self-government," everyone agrees that Saudi Arabia enjoys self-government under its monarchy, while both Russia and Abyssinia have self-government, but under what they call their own government. There are also the United Kingdom and the United States, both of which enjoy self-government, but each has a different style of democratic government. Self-government under a monarchy or under their own government can be applied in this country. However, no one can claim, by reason of residence, that a true democratic government can be established in Sudan in the immediate future. In other words, it may be correct to say that Sudan has enjoyed self-government for the past two years, as evidenced by the fact that no law has been enacted or significant action taken without the consent of the Sudanese. I have been speaking here as a jurist, and I will now speak as a British official who has spent the practical part of his life serving the Sudanese and advancing Sudan. I have previously stated that "self-government" is a beautiful expression for aspirations, and it is clear from the discussion that these aspirations are held by every member of the Assembly, without exception. Would it have been sufficient for the proposers to have proven this fact and left no room for doubt, or must they continue to push this poorly conceived proposal, which will apparently cause a schism in the Assembly? Consequently, the leader will say that there is no 100% solidarity, as every member holds these aspirations in the depths of their hearts, and those who opposed the proposal are equal to those who supported it. Is the fracturing of the Assembly aimed at these aspirations? Then the Administrative Secretary spoke, saying: "I will speak on a few specific points in the proposal: Firstly, the proposal requests the two condominium powers to issue a joint declaration. I believe that the esteemed proposer and others may not have appreciated the difficulties in obtaining such a joint declaration, but they can always wish for it. Regarding the issue of self-government, both the British and Egyptian governments support the Sudanese desire for it. On several occasions, His Majesty's British government has stated that its policy is to lead the Sudanese towards self-government." 94