HC Deb 24 November 1936 vol 318 c212
27. Mr. McGHEE

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what steps are being taken in Bechuanaland to bring the position as regards the system of labour by order of the chiefs, referred to in Sir Alan Pim's report, into conformity with the provisions of the International Convention on Forced Labour?

Mr. M. MacDONALD

A provision was included in the Bechuanaland Protectorate Native Administration Proclamation of 1934, the effect of which is to make it illegal for a chief to exact any work or service from natives except in cases which are recognised as permissible under the Forced Labour Convention.