House of Commons debates
Thursday, 4 May 1961
- Preamble (0 speeches)
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
- Prayers (0 speeches)
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
- Private Business (0 speeches)
- Oral Answers to Questions — Basutoland (0 speeches)
- Situation, Maseru (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he will now make a statement about the situation in Basutoland following the banning of public meetings and the detention of 50 persons...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Bechuanaland (0 speeches)
- Mineral Resources (Exploitation) (6 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what agreement has been reached between the Rhodesian Selection Trust and the Bamangwato tribal authority in Bechuanaland fox the...
- Administrative Capital (6 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what steps are being taken to remove the administrative capital of Bechuanaland from Mafeking into Bechuanaland itself.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Commonwealth Relations (0 speeches)
- Migration to United Kingdom (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations which Commonwealth Governments have protested to him over the proposed restrictions of Commonwealth immigration into the United Kingdom;...
- Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (7 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he will make a statement about the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference to be held in London later this year.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Education (0 speeches)
- Nursing (Preparatory Courses) (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Education what is the number of schools the curricula of which include nursing.
- Industry and Science (Specialisation) (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Education what steps he is taking to meet the restrictive demand created by the narrowing fields of specialisation in industry and science without sacrificing or endangering...
- Woodwork (Home-grown Timber) (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Education what steps he is taking to encourage education authorities to ensure that home-grown timber is used for the training of young people in woodworking.
- Teacher Training Colleges (10 speeches)
asked the Minister of Education which training college projects, planned to be completed by September, 1961, are likely now to be delayed; and for what reasons.
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Totnes (5 speeches)
asked the Minister of Education whether he will now give the starting date for the new school to replace the King Edward VI Grammar School at Totnes.
- School Meals (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Education what consideration is being given to revising the present allocation of money for school meals between labour costs and the purchase of food.
- Training Ship "Foudroyant" (Course) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister of Education what is the total cost of providing holidays on floating warships to those boys who fail to win academic awards; whether this is a yearly or more frequent...
- School Children (Maintenance Allowances) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister of Education how many education authorities are providing maintenance allowances for school children over the age of 15 years below those recommended by the Weaver Working Party.
- Secondary School Examinations Council (Report) (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Education whether he will make a statement on the Report on Secondary School Examinations other than the General Certificate of Education.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Southern Cameroons (0 speeches)
- British Troops (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is intended to continue to station British troops in the British Cameroons now that the plebiscite is over and the territory is to be...
- Oral Answers to Questions — The West Indies (0 speeches)
- Immigration Restrictions (4 speeches)
Mr. Gresham Cooke: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that many of the West Indian colonies from which emigrants are allowed free entry into Great Britain impose...
- Oral Answers to Questions — East Africa (0 speeches)
- High Commission Staff (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) what discussions he has had with the East African High Commission Association of Professional, Technical and Executive Officers; if he is...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Rhodesia (0 speeches)
- Elections (South African Citizens) (9 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he proposes to allow South African citizens to vote in the Northern Rhodesia elections after South Africa becomes a Republic.
- Public Meetings (3 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies under what regulation persons holding meetings in Northern Rhodesia are ordered to take out insurance policies in case of disturbance; and whether it...
- Mr. Kenneth Kaunda (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies for how long it is intended that Mr. Kenneth Kaunda is to be refused permission to enter Northern Province, Barotseland, and parts of Eastern Province.
- Constitution (Discussions) (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what stage has now been reached in the constitutional discussions in Lusaka.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Gambia (0 speeches)
- Constitutional Conference (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will invite the General Workers' Union of Gambia to be represented at the forthcoming Constitutional Conference.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Tanganyika (0 speeches)
- Leaseholder Farmers (6 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what provision he intends to make for leaseholder farmers in Tanganyika who desire to leave their farms after Tanganyika becomes independent.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Kenya (0 speeches)
- Unlawful Oaths (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many persons have been convicted in Kenya during the last six months on charges of oath-taking or administering oaths.
- Salaries (Flemming Report) (8 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the increasing concern felt by overseas service officers and other Government servants in Kenya about the method being adopted to...
- Legislative Council (Ministerial Appointments) (6 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a further statement about the formation of a Government in Kenya and the allocation of ministerial posts between elected and...
- Financial Aid (9 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will now announce the Government's plans for providing further financial support to the Government of Kenya.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Colonial Territories (0 speeches)
- Migration to United Kingdom (8 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what factors cause him to oppose any restriction of emigration from Colonial Territories into the United Kingdom, in view of the grave disquiet of...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Malta (0 speeches)
- Tourist Industry (7 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what reply he has received from the Governor of Malta to his letter concerning the former Chairman of the Malta Tourist Board and the expenditure of...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (0 speeches)
- Fuel Oil (Duty) (6 speeches)
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what representations he has had from the National Farmers' Union about the increased cost to the industry of the imposition of the 2d. a...
- European Common Market (6 speeches)
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many members of his staff are employed in studying the development of agricultural policy in the Common Market countries.
- Bulls (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will arrange for bulls of the three leading British beef breeds, Hereford, Angus, and Lincoln Red, to be tested in the same way...
- Poultry (Post-Mortem Service) (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the amount now charged for post mortem on poultry will not deter small poultry keepers from using this service; and...
- Wood Pigeons (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent rabbit clearance societies have been able to operate the scheme for providing subsidised cartridges for shooting wood pigeons;...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Secretary of State for Scotland (Speech) (4 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister if the speech of the Secretary of State for Scotland to the Scottish Conference of the Conservative and Unionist Parties about the responsibilities of Ministers...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Space Research (11 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister whether the speech of the Minister for Science to the Geological Society on 26th April, 1961, dealing with the use of manpower to develop a rocket for space research and...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Geneva Conference on Nuclear Tests (8 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider making a personal appeal to Mr. Khrushchev concerning the nuclear test conference in Geneva.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Public Inquiries (22 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister when he expects to announce the result of the discussions between the Lord Chancellor and the Chairman of the Council on Tribunals relating to the conduct of Ministers...
- Unparliamentary Expressions (6 speeches)
On a point of order. You have ruled, Mr. Speaker, that the term "slippery" is an unparliamentary word. Since when has that become so? Within my recollection a right hon. Member opposite...
- Business of the House (40 speeches)
May I ask the Leader of the House whether he will state the business of the House for next week?
- Security Procedures (Case of George Blake) (45 speeches)
With permission, Sir, I think it right to make a statement about the grave case of George Blake.
- Ministerial Statements (14 speeches)
May I raise with you, Mr. Speaker, a point of order about prior publicity which is given to statements made at the Dispatch Box? We are not supposed to have eyes or ears for anything except what...
- Orders of the Day — Finance Bill (117 speeches)
Order for Second Reading read.
- Orders of the Day — Public Accounts (0 speeches)
Vice-Admiral John Hughes Hallett discharged from the Committee of Public Accounts; Sir Gerald Wills added.—[Mr. E. Wakefield.]
- Orders of the Day — War Pensioner, Scotland (Motor Car) (5 speeches)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. E. Wakefield.]
