§ 15. Mr. ERNEST BROWNasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he is aware that, when the Municipal Council of Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, undertook to 643 erect in native areas, for the habitation of natives, a certain number of native dwellings, it was decided to reject any tenders unless native bricklayers and plasterers were prohibited from taking any part in building these native dwellings; and whether, in view of the provisions in the letters patent as set forth in the Paper [Cmd. 1573] of 1922, he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Mr. AMERYI have seen references to the matter in the Southern Rhodesia Press, but I have no other information on the subject. The question does not appear to be one regarding which I have the power to take any action under the provisions of the letters patent.
§ Mr. BROWNCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether this colour bar was enforced under pressure from the Rhodesian Labour party?