HC Deb 18 November 1946 vol 430 cc35-6W
111. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of attempts made to segregate white and black passengers on Africa-bound ships, in particular on the ss. "Hilary" at the end of September, when all the passengers had booked first-class; and whether he will ensure that such discrimination is not attempted.

Mr. Barnes

I have arranged for inquiries to be made into this particular allegation and will inform the hon. Member of the result, but I understand from the shipping company concerned that their policy is against racial discrimination such as is alleged to have occurred. I need hardly assure the hon. Member that I am strongly opposed to any racial discrimination on British passenger ships.