§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action has been taken in respect of the Survey of differential treatment of race in the laws of British African territories with a view to encouraging in all territories the most enlightened practices or laws now operating in some territories.
§ Mr. HopkinsonThe object of the Survey was to illustrate the facts of differential treatment and the grounds on which it was based in the various territories. Whether the purpose of differential legislation is to protect the rights of Africans or to enable different racial communities to live and progress together without clash of interests, its modification or removal must depend on local conditions. The Survey has served a useful purpose in showing where advances are desirable and possible as circumstances permit, in accordance with the policy of this Government and of previous Administrations to encourage the progress of all communities and to make every effort within the power of Government to secure equal treatment for all.