§ 87. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that the increase of African housing in urban areas of Northern Rhodesia without the corresponding building of primary schools is causing disquiet; and whether he will take immediate steps to coordinate the housing and educational programme.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI welcome this implied tribute to the energy with which the Government and many local authorities in Northern Rhodesia are pressing forward with the provision of housing for Africans in towns. As regards education in towns, I would refer the hon. Member to the replies which I gave to his Questions on 17th December, 1957, and on 11th February last. I am confident that the Governor gives constant and careful consideration to the need to maintain a proper balance in meeting all the various claims on the financial resources of the territory.