§ 62. Mr. Bennasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why there are no Africans serving on the municipal and township councils in Northern Rhodesia; and what action he is taking to provide opportunities for African participation in local government in the Colony.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydA qualification for such service is the ownership or occupancy of rateable property within the municipality or township, and very few Africans qualify since property in their housing areas is not assessed for rates. The Northern Rhodesia Government have under constant consideration means of giving Africans opportunities and training to enable them to take a greater part in local government in urban areas. Meanwhile, 33 Africans are serving as full-time members of African township boards.