§ 32. Mr. Alportasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many African trade unions were struck off the register in Uganda in 1949; how many African trade unions are on the register in that territory; and what were the reasons for the striking off of the Uganda Transport and General Workers Trade Union and the Uganda African Motor Drivers' Association.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsTwo trade unions, which were those mentioned in the last part of the Question, were removed from the register during 1949, in both cases because they had ceased to function. There are at present no African trade unions on the Uganda register.
§ Mr. AlportDoes not the right hon. Gentleman agree that the fact that a progressive Colony like Uganda has no trade unions is very disturbing, in view of the present policy of the Government in this respect?
§ Mr. GriffithsYes, Sir. I am most anxious to see trade unions develop in all the colonial territories.
§ Mr. AlportCan the right hon. Gentleman say why there has been no further development of trade union activity in Uganda?
§ Mr. GriffithsIf the hon. Gentleman will put down a question on that, I will try to give him an answer.