HC Deb 08 May 1957 vol 569 c948
4. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will publish a list of the books and journals, importation of which is banned by the Government of the Seychelles.

Mr. Profumo

There are none, Sir.

Mr. Swingler

Would the Under-Secretary turn his attention to the possibility of getting imported into the Seychelles some simple text books advocating honest and efficient administration and simple economics, and would somebody in the Colonial Office kindly read the official reports on the Seychelles of the last five years revealing this shocking position and the need to do something to improve the administration?

Mr. Speaker

That is another question. The hon. Gentleman is now suggesting the importation of books, whereas his Question seemed to object to their import being stopped.

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