HC Deb 27 January 1937 vol 319 c923
18. Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what decision has been reached with regard to enabling any African chiefs to attend the Coronation ceremonies; and what is the reason for the decision taken?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

This question is at the present time under consideration, and I am not in a position to make any statement at the moment. I should add that several Africans will in any case be attending the Coronation as official representatives of the Colonies in which they reside.

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