§ 19. Mr. Goodhewasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Central African Office) if he is aware that Miss Sarah Chavunduka, a teacher employed at Blantyre Secondary School by the Nyasaland Government, had to flee the country following threats made against her in the Malawi News of 26th April; and what steps he will take to ensure freedom of speech in Nyasaland.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerNo, Sir. My information is that Miss Chavunduka is still on the staff of the school and is carrying out her normal duties.
§ Mr. GoodhewI thank my right hon. Friend for his reply and welcome the fact that he has been able to return to the country since I tabled this Question. Is he really happy about the position in regard to freedom of speech and political thought in Nyasaland? Is he aware that the Assistant Director of Education for Nyasaland has been sacked whilst home on leave? She is a European. Is my right hon. Friend happy about the whole question of political thought and freedom of speech in Nyasaland?
§ Mr. ButlerI should not like to make any generalisations. There was difficulty about this lady. She went on a visit to Salisbury and was not leaving the country. She has now returned. I can only bear in mind the representations made by my hon. Friend.