§ 57. Mr. Skeffingtonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why the Government of Tanganyika are selling to a private company their newspapers in Swahili.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe Tanganyika Government are transferring the ownership of their three Swahili newspapers to Tanganyika National Newspapers Limited. This is an independent company whose overall directions will be in the hands of a board of trustees, which will hold all the shares.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonIn view of the fact that these newspapers have been regarded as a very useful medium for public relations in Tanganyika, and as, according to the Answer, they are to be transferred to an independent company—although it has trustees—can the hon. Member say why the change has been made?
§ Mr. ProfumoBecause there was a suspicion in some quarters about control by the Government. I think that the change will represent an improvement.