§ 114. Mr. J. Hyndasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that despite the assurance given on 4th February, 1948, by his predecessor, that common entrances for Europeans and Africans would be provided at all post offices in Northern Rhodesia, segregation still exists; and what action he proposes to take.
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§ Mr. J. GriffithsThe assurance given was that all new Post Office buildings in Northern Rhodesia would have common entrances for all races. The practicability of altering some of the existing buildings has been examined but it has, I understand, been found that, as they were already barely adequate for the greatly increased volume of business, the proposed alterations would have little advantage for Africans. Further action in regard to these buildings must therefore wait until major structural alterations have to be undertaken. Such alterations were made last year at Lusaka and common entrances were provided.