HC Deb 17 June 1958 vol 589 cc875-6
9. Mrs. White

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what financial arrangements are being made to enable the extra-mural work at Makerere University College to continue up to the period of the next quinquennial grant.

Mr. Profumo

The latest information I have may be found in the Report of the Department of Extra-Mural Studies, Makerere College, for 1956–57, a copy of which has been placed in the Library.

Mrs. White

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that those of us interested in this matter have been much disturbed to hear that there is to be no expansion of this work, which is extremely necessary both in Kenya and Tanganyika, and that we have grave doubts whether even the present very inadequate level can be maintained?

Mr. Profumo

I think the present level can be maintained, but I cannot go into what may or may not be possible after the present C.D. and W. Acts come to an end.

Mr. J. Johnson

May I ask why over all these years, despite requests, there has never been any extension work in Tanganyika as a Colony? We have always had "No" as the answer to our questions. Why has there been extension both in Uganda and Kenya but not in Tanganyika?

Mr. Profumo

That is a wider question and perhaps the hon. Member will put it on the Order Paper.