HC Deb 22 February 1933 vol 274 c1724
22. Mr. PRICE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in connection with the grant of prospecting licences in Africa, the standards of literacy required in African applicants are in English or in the vernacular?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I am not aware of any actual case having arisen in any African dependency within my responsibility, but, if the hon. Member wishes, I will make inquiries of the Governments concerned.