§ 35. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken by the Government of Kenya, Tanganyika, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland to provide schools for the common education of the children of all races.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsNone, Sir. The policy adopted in these territories has been to base education on the children's native culture.
§ Mr. RankinIn view of the fact that education is a powerful instrument in bringing different communities together, may I urge my hon. Friend to reconsider his attitude on this question?
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsThis is the attitude we have been advised to take on the very best educational advice. I would certainly not reconsider it without full consultation with these experts.
§ Mr. RankinHas that educational advice been unanimous?
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsSo far as I am aware, it has been.
§ 36. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Africans, Indians, Europeans and Arabs are studying at Makerere College, Uganda; and whether it is intended to develop this college as a university college for students of all races.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsThere are 204 Africans, 14 Arabs and no Indians or Europeans. It is the ultimate aim to develop Makerere as a university college for students of all races. The immediate aim, however, must be to concentrate primarily on providing higher education for Africans.
§ Mr. RankinIn view of the fact that my hon. Friend has adopted the idea of 365 a common education at the university level, will he bear in mind that it is just as important at the primary level?