HC Deb 17 March 1948 vol 448 c2072
9. Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will give an assurance that no racially discriminatory practices have been, or will be, introduced as a result of the use by American aircraft of American air bases or other airfields in British territory in Bermuda, Antigua, St. Lucia, British Guiana, Trinidad and Jamaica.

Mr. Creech Jones

No Colonial Government has reported to me of the introduction of any such practices as a result of the use by American aircraft of airfields in the Colonies mentioned. I am confident that no such practices will be introduced in the future so far as it lies within the power of the Colonial Governments concerned to prevent this.

Mr. Driberg

Would the Governments concerned have reported it to my right hon. Friend?

Mr. Creech Jones

I had sent a circular to the Governors asking them to report to me all cases of racial discrimination.

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