§ 23. Mr. John Rankinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made with immigration legislation in Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland.
§ Mr. LytteltonThe Northern Rhodesian Government are considering a general revision of their immigration laws, but have not yet reached final conclusions on the matter. The problem in Nyasaland is different in kind, but the Government of Nyasaland also have their immigration laws under review.
§ Mr. RankinWill the right hon. Gentleman encourage both Governments to press on to a final decision, and a speedy one, in this matter?
§ Mr. LytteltonI am very anxious, as is the hon. Gentleman, to see this matter pressed forward, but I do not think we should under-rate the complexities of the subject, even though it is desirable that a conclusion should be reached.
§ Mr. John DugdaleWhat is holding up this legislation, because preparations had reached an advanced stage last year?
§ Mr. LytteltonMerely the many complexities which are still under discussion. The Governments have not reached conclusions.