HC Deb 17 March 1948 vol 448 c248W
8. Mr. Wilkes

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if control is exercised or contemplated over the immigration of semi-skilled workers from South Africa into Northern Rhodesia; and whether he is aware that this immigration is now theatening the advancement of Africans into semi-skilled positions within the main areas.

Mr. Creech Jones

The problem of the advancement of Africans into semi-skilled positions in Northern Rhodesia has been recently examined by a special Commission which has just reported and the Governor and I are considering what appropriate action can be taken. At present semi-skilled immigrant workers are admitted into Northern Rhodesia if they fulfil normal conditions laid down under the Immigration Ordinance and Regulations.