HC Deb 03 December 1957 vol 579 c207
43. Mr. Malcolm MacPherson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent the Governments of Colonial Territories in Africa are taking steps to provide training facilities for potential African foremen and supervisors in industry, as recommended by the Inter-African Labour Conference recently held in Lusaka.

Mr. Profumo

I have not yet received the Governments' comments on this recommendation, but I have no doubt that they will give it sympathetic consideration.

Mr. MacPherson

May we take it that the last phrase in the reply of the hon. Gentleman represents the attitude of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom?

Mr. Profumo

The hon. Member had better take it in any way he feels. I cannot change my Answer.

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