§ 82. Mr. Fenner Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if it is with his authority that African populations in Northern Rhodesia are being evacuated in connection with the construction of the Zambesi river dam and on what date he authorised this; what number of people is involved and over what area; and what compensation is being provided.
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§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI have not been asked formally to give my authority for the evacuation; when I am, I shall first satisfy myself that all the arrangements proposed are satisfactory. I am informed that between 25,000 and 29,000 Africans will be involved, according to the area to be flooded, which is not likely on the Northern Rhodesia side to exceed 1,000 square miles. The Governor is considering what type of compensation may be necessary and its scale.
§ 83. Mr. Fenner Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what constitutional changes are to be made in Northern Rhodesia prior to the election of the Legislative Council in 1958 and if he will ensure these will include the extension of voting rights to protected persons on the same basis as to British subjects.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI have nothing to add at present to the statement made by my predecessor on the 11th February, 1954. Consideration is being given to these problems in Northern Rhodesia but it may be some time before the Governor is able to put forward agreed recommendations.