§ 85. Mr. Prenticeasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what restrictions still apply to the freedom of movement of trade union officials in Northern Rhodesia; what are the reasons for these restrictions; and when they are likely to be removed.
§ Mr. ProfumoI assume that the hon. Member is referring to those trade unionists amongst others whose movements were restricted when the state of emergency, declared in the West Province on the 11th September, 1956, terminated. The orders vary considerably in detail, but all have the general effect of excluding the persons concerned from the Copper-belt. They are necessary to prevent a renewed threat to public order and will be removed in each case as soon as the Governor is satisfied that it is safe to do so.