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Oral Answers to Questions — Nyasaland (Peohibition of Newspapers).

– in the House of Commons am ar 6 Rhagfyr 1926.

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Photo of Mr Walter Baker Mr Walter Baker , Bristol East

7.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the grounds on which "The Negro World" and "The Workers' Herald" are prohibited in Nyasaland?

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery , Birmingham Sparkbrook

If it be the case that the introduction of these publications is prohibited in Nyasaland, such prohibition has been enforced by the exercise by the Governor in Council of the powers given him by the Seditious Publications (Prohibition) Ordinance. It is a matter for the Governor in Council to decide whether any publication should be prohibited, and he is not required to report the grounds on which he finds it necessary to take such action.

Photo of Mr Walter Baker Mr Walter Baker , Bristol East

Will the right hon. Gentleman inquire as to the grounds for prohibition, seeing that the second paper appears to circulate freely in the Union of South Africa?

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery , Birmingham Sparkbrook

I will consider that.

Photo of Sir Harry Brittain Sir Harry Brittain , Acton

Is it not the case that anyone who knows these particular papers thinks their prohibition shows excellent judgment on the part of Nyasaland?

Photo of Mr Cecil Wilson Mr Cecil Wilson , Sheffield, Attercliffe

When was the Ordinance published?

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery , Birmingham Sparkbrook

I think, in 1917.

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