HC Deb 27 March 1946 vol 421 cc347-8
10. Squadron-Leader Donner

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the alarm among existing British settlers in Tanganyika and the misgivings of prospective settlers, he will give a guarantee that, as a result of the proposed transfer to the Trusteeship Council, no British citizens or future British immigrants into Tanganyika or their children or grandchildren will be deprived of their rights as British subjects without their consent.

Mr. georģe Hall

Yes, Sir. The placing of Tanganyika under Trusteeship would not in any way affect, either now or in the future, the status of British subjects resident in the territory, which is preserved by the provisions of the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914.

Squadron-Leader Donner

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the removal of uncertainty in this respect will be widely welcomed?