HC Deb 11 May 1949 vol 464 c1844
32. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Africans and women serve on the Council of Makerere College.

Mr. Creech Jones

The Council includes one woman, but no Africans.

Mr. Sorensen

Will my right hon. Friend take some steps to see that Africans and women are given adequate representation on the Council of this college?

Mr. Creech Jones

The constitution is one which has been agreed in consultation with the Inter-University Council of this country, and there is no reason at all why, from the various groups who now make up the Council, Africans or more women should not be appointed.

Mr. Sorensen

In view of the fact that there is only one African on it cannot some steps be taken to see why more Africans do not serve on the Council?

Mr. Creech Jones

There are no Africans, but the opportunity to serve on the Council is there and I will bring this to the notice of the chairman of the Council.