§ 43. Mr. J. Hyndasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what proceedings have been taken, or are pending, under the provisions of Section 8 of the Public Order Ordinance, 1955, against persons operating a colour bar in shops, hotels, or offices in Northern Rhodesia.
§ Mr. HyndIs not the Minister aware that there is this colour bar operating 1171 in shops, hotels and offices in Northern Rhodesia? Since the Public Order Ordinance which we have just discussed enacts that it is an offence to incite enmity between one or more sections of the community and, since people must be regarded by their actions as being aware of what they are doing in inciting enmity between sections of the commurity by the operation of the colour bar, will the Minister see that action is taken?
§ Mr. HareMy Department has not heard of any specific example in recent months of an unpleasant incident arising out of the colour bar, but if the hon. Gentleman will send me examples I will look into them.