§ 39. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of complaints that locally-owned African motor-transport vehicles in Sierra Leone and elsewhere in West Africa, although passing the road test, are refused licences to run, and that the Government are employing omnibus apprentices who have only passed an inferior test; and whether he will make inquiries to see what adjustments can be made.
§ Colonel StanleyI was already aware of the allegations mentioned in the Question as regards Sierra Leone. I am at present awaiting a despatch from the Governor, and I will communicate with the hon. Member when I have received 684 the Governor's report. I am not aware of any similar complaints having been made elsewhere in West Africa.