§ 41. Mr. Swinglerasked the Prime Minister if he has considered the memorandum submitted to him in Nyasaland by the Nyasaland Trade Union Congress, with the support of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, concerning African political and trade union rights and the need to abolish racial discrimination; and what reply he proposes to make.
§ The Prime MinisterThe representations made by the Nyasaland Trade Union Congress are being considered in consultation with the Nyasaland Government.
§ Mr. SwinglerMay I ask the Prime Minister, to whom this memorandum was submitted, whether he agrees with the principal aims which were set forth in it, namely, constitutional advance for Africans, bold economic measures to develop Nyasaland, and the ending of race discrimination by law? Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether he will issue instructions for action to be taken to carry out these aims?
§ The Prime MinisterI received a memorandum in which there were nineteen main points. I acknowledged it at the time and said that I would do my best to answer it. When I have had consultation with my right hon. Friend and the Nyasaland Government, I will send an answer.