§ 56. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any decision has been taken with regard to the early termination of the system of slavery in Tanganyika Territory?
Mr. WOODYes, Sir, the penal code now in force in the Territory provides, among other things, that whoever imports, exports, removes, buys, sells or disposes of any person as a slave, or accepts or detains against his will any person as a slave, is punishable by imprisonment with or without hard labour, and is also liable to a fine. A separate Ordinance will be enacted shortly making further provisions which are considered advisable.