HC Deb 29 October 1952 vol 505 c213W
60. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the composition of the African Provincial Council of Nyasaland; how often the Council meets; and for how long the agenda is circulated before the meetings.

Mr. J. Foster

There are three African Provincial Councils in Nyasaland. In both the Northern and the Central Provinces 13 chiefs and 12 non-chiefs are members; for the Southern Province the figures are 16 chiefs and nine non-chiefs. The Councils meet twice a year.

My right hon. Friend is consulting the Governor on the last part of the Question and will write to the hon. Member.

61. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps have been taken by the members of the African Provincial Council of Nyasaland to inform the African tobacco and cotton producers on the use of the Native Development and Welfare Fund.

Mr. J. Foster

My right hon. Friend is consulting the Governor of Nyasaland and will circulate the information required in the OFFICIAL REPORT.