§ 1. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the First Secretary of State what is the policy of the Northern Rhodesian Government regarding freedom of the Press in that territory; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI have been asked to reply.
Northern Rhodesia has a free Press and it is the policy of the Government to maintain this freedom. The Legislative Council of the territory recently debated and unanimously adopted a motion affirming its determination to maintain the freedom of the Press.