HC Deb 26 March 1952 vol 498 cc385-6
9. Mr. Fenner Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent under his Regulations inter-racial trade unions are permitted in Kenya.

Mr. Lyttelton

As far as I am aware, there is no provision in Kenya's legislation prohibiting such unions.

Mr. Brockway

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that, last November, the secretary of the dock workers' union in Kenya wrote to the Government on this matter, and that he has not, up to this day, received any reply, although he has sent three further letters, and will the right hon. Gentleman inquire into the matter?

Mr. Lyttelton

The hon. Member wrote to me on 17th March, and on receipt of his letter I took up the matter, but I have not yet had an answer.

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