Wednesday, 20 July 1955
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that Chile, Peru and Ecuador claim sovereignty over waters extending 200 miles from their coasts; that the Government of the United...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps he has taken during the last month, and is now taking, to stop experimental explosions of atomic, hydrogen and thermo-nuclear bombs.
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has now been able to check the number of British nationals in Russian and satellite hands after studying information from repatriated...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether at the Four-Power Meeting he will make proposals not only for disarmament but also for transfer of armaments to the United Nations from...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what further consideration has been given by the Security Council to the interference by Egypt with shipping in the Suez Canal; and if he will...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the slowing-down of work carried out in the underdeveloped territories by the Technical Assistance Board in 1954; and whether he...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether during the present talks at Geneva he will make an opportunity for bringing about a settlement of the dispute between the Arab States and...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps he has taken, or is taking, to ensure that Mr. Cedric Belfrage, a British subject at present detained under the United States...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has now received an answer to his protest to Egypt in respect of the s.s. "Anshun"; and what was the nature of the reply.
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how far the number of British subjects employed in the foreign service abroad and enjoying diplomatic immunity exceeds the number of persons...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made in developing Gibraltar's tourist industry.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when his proposed visit to Gibraltar is to take place.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made in the discussions concerning the improvement of the port facilities of Gibraltar.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why considerably less delay is experienced in getting shipments into the port of Mombasa when goods are shipped from Continental ports than when...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Africans are imprisoned at Lokitaung in Northern Kenya; what are their daily rations; whether he is satisfied with their health conditions;...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if a decision has yet been reached on a modification of the charges under which persons can be sentenced to death in Kenya.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement regarding proposals of the Government to end the fighting in Kenya following the withdrawal of the surrender terms on...
Mr. John Hall: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that the problem of educating the children of those serving overseas, especially those who are stationed in countries...
Mr. John Hall: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if an agreement has yet been reached with the Government of Sierra Leone on the legalisation of indigenous diamond mining; and if he...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the total cost of the wharf improvements at Freetown; and from what sources the cost of those improvements has been found.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what right of appeal is possessed by persons convicted of murder after trial in a Northern Rhodesian provincial court.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why the Government of Northern Rhodesia have reverted to the earlier practice of referring to Africans as "natives" in their official notices.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies on what principle zones will be established under the recently amended Section 27A of the Township Ordinance of Northern Rhodesia.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why no African or European representing African interests has been appointed to the Land Board in Northern Rhodesia.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will give an assurance that the recently enacted Clause 30A of the Northern Rhodesian Police Ordinance, which makes it an offence to...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the established Church in Malta and Maltese political parties, not represented in the Legislative Assembly, will be represented at the...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to which Dominions Maltese emigrants have gone since the last war; and how many are involved.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what changes have taken place in the administrative staff of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what consultations take place with the All-Nigeria Trade Union Federation when the Government of Nigeria fixes minimum wages for that Colony.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, despite the great improvement in the operation of the Nigerian railways, he is satisfied that sufficient rolling-stock is available, as...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will transfer to the Maronites in Nicosia, for purposes of worship, a building, of which the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion, has given...
Mr. Creech Jones: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement on the trouble in the eastern zone of the Aden Protectorate.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps were taken to proscribe the five villages bombed by the Royal Air Force in Aden Protectorate; and what prior notice was given to the...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many African pupils from African-owned and established schools in Nyasaland have been refused admission to Government or mission schools.
Mrs. White: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the total amount received by the Tanganyika Government from the Custodian of Enemy Property; and in what proportions this sum has been...
Mrs. White: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Africans in Tanganyika are members of the East Africa Industrial Council.
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the assets and surplus of the West African Currency Board; and what proposals he has as to participation in these assets on the grant of...
May I ask the Lord Privy Seal whether he has a statement to make about the business of the House?
Bill to validate the election to the House of Commons of John Clarke George, Esquire, and Sir Roland Jennings, Knight, notwithstanding their holding certain offices, and to indemnify them from...
Order for Second Reading read.
3.42 p.m.
10.11 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. R. Thompson.]
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