§ 1. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what special arrangements are made to ensure the suitable employment of Northern Rhodesia Africans who qualify in the legal and other professions.
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Reginald Maudling)I have asked the Governor what particular steps have been taken, following the Report of the local Committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice which advised on entry into and training for the legal profession. I will write to the hon. Member when I have the Governor's reply.
§ Mr. Biggs-DavisonMay I thank my right hon. Friend for that Answer and ask whether he does not agree that for the cause of African advancement, it is vital that those Africans who qualify for the professions should be given every help and encouragement? If I send my right hon. Friend details of a personal case which is rather disturbing, will he look into it?
§ Mr. MaudlingI certainly agree about the importance of this matter and I will be glad to look into any personal case.