§ 44. Mr. John Rankinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Indian students are attending Makerere College; and what are the fees paid by such students.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydFull information on both points is not immediately available in the Colonial Office. I am making inquiry and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.
§ Mr. RankinIs the hon. Gentleman aware that Makerere was intended to be an inter-racial college, that it is alleged that Indian students are being charged fees of £500 per year each, and that as a result there are now only three Indian students in attendance at the college? What steps will the right hon. Gentleman take to stop this racial discrimination, in view of his declaration in reply to Question 27 that he opposed it?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe certainly hope that this will in time become an interracial college, but its main purpose is to cater for Africans. We are making inquiries into one or two of the points which the hon. Gentleman has in mind, and I will write to him shortly. If he puts a Question down again as soon as the House re-assembles I hope to have a more considered answer.