§ 41. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why no persons are allowed to enter the district of Karamoja in Uganda without a permit; and what steps are being taken to enable residents of this district to elect representatives to the Legislative Council in next year's election.
§ Mr. HareAs regards the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Eton and Slough (Mr. Fenner Brockway) on 15th June, 1955. As regards the second part, no change is contemplated in the composition of the Uganda Legislative Council which would provide for representation from Karamoja next year.
§ Mr. RankinIs the Minister not aware that, in isolating Karamoja from the rest of Uganda, he may promote the very discontents that he is seeking to avoid, and will he not consider removing the ban which exists against members of the Uganda National Congress being admitted into the district?
§ Mr. HareI will certainly consider what the hon. Gentleman has said, but I think the answer is in the negative.