HC Deb 02 May 1956 vol 552 cc381-2
18. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why there were only 16 Africans from Tanganyika studying in the United Kingdom in Session 1955–56 while there were 155 from Uganda; and how many of the 16 Tanganyikans were here on Government scholarships.

Mr. Hare

Revised figures indicate that 19 Africans from Tanganyika are at present studying here, if whom thirteen have scholarships from the Tanganyika Government or under the C.D. and W. Acts. There are, however, at present 131 African students from Tanganyika at Makerere.

Mr. Johnson

Is it not a fact that few Tanganyikans get higher education? What is the right hon. Gentleman doing in the way of expanding secondary education, particularly for the good sixth forms and the secondary schools? Will he tell us what plans he may have, or possibly has, for future higher education in Tanganyika itself?

Mr. Hare

I have great sympathy with what the hon. Gentleman has said. He will be glad to hear that the output from secondary schools is expanding consider ably. It should result in a marked increase in those who go on to higher education.

Mr. Johnson

Are there any plans for higher education inside Tanganyika?

Mr. Hare

If the hon. Gentleman will put down a question on the matter, I should like to answer it in detail.

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