HC Deb 12 December 1946 vol 431 cc256-7W
47. Mr. Pritt

asked the Prime Minister if he has considered the cable sent to him from the Joint Passive Resistance Council of Natal and Transvaal Indian Congresses, dated 5th December, setting out the grievances of Indians in South Africa on the question of colour discrimination; and what answer he has returned to this cable.

The Prime Minister

As has been stated on previous occasions, the question of the position of Indians in the Union of South Africa is not one in which it would be proper for His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom to intervene. It was not possible, therefore, to comply with the request in the telegram referred to.