Correspondence with H.D. ('Billy') Hughes, MP, 18 Jan 1946-30 Mar 1950
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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/17, folder 4, fols. 15-73
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Correspondence with H.D. ('Billy') Hughes, MP, who joined the Advisory Committee in Aug 1948 (fols. 32-34), concerning the following territories and topics:
Seychelles:
- constitutional reform (1946) and the high franchise qualification: fol. 15
- request of the Seychelles Civil Service Association for a Commission of Enquiry into their conditions of service: fol. 21
- adult education (extract from the Governor's address to the Legislative Council): fols. 47-48.
Malaya (Malaysia):
- the need to consult local opinion before making constitutional changes: fol. 16
- the enforcement of the Banishment Ordinance, in particular against a Malayan (Malaysian) Chinese individual, Fooi Hong: fols. 26-28.
Ceylon (Sri Lanka):
- protests against the proposed constitution made by the Tamil communities from India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka): fols. 17, 19
- Land Development Ordinance, and domicile of origin tests, particularly in connection with the Knavesmire Estate: fols. 17-20
- proposal that the Cabinet Mission in India should also visit Burma (Myanmar) and Ceylon (Sri Lanka): fol. 18.
Bechuanaland (Botswana):
- Chief Tshekedi's Memorandum (see MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/17, folder 2, fols. 101-104): fol. 21.
Nigeria:
- the closure of certain schools in Eastern Nigeria: fol. 21
- the launching of a Yoruba National Movement: fol. 29
- mass education and the voluntary participant by members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers: fols. 30, 35, 39-40
- the case of G.K. Gomez who resigned from the Customs Department and wished to claim a pension: fols. 36-37
- complaints against the Colonial Development Corporation: fol. 44
- expatriation allowances: fol. 44v
- licenses for street vendors in Lagos: fols. 43-44
- payment and conditions of domestic servants: fol. 63
- political innuendoes in press releases on the Eastern Regional Constitutional Consultative Conference: fols. 63-65, 69
- grants to government officials for the purchase of cars, with a letter from Creech Jones: fols. 63, 71.
Bahamas:
- regulations concerning the legality of strikes: fol. 21.
Trinidad:
- the appointment of men from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds as wardens: fols. 22, 24-25.
West Indies, general:
- matters concerning the Federation of Civil Servants Association in the Caribbean Area: fol. 22.
Colonies, general:
- Colonial Development Corporation and the Ten-year Development Committees: fols. 43-44
- Political problems of multi-racial societies: fol. 73.
East Africa:
- Immigration Bill 1948, and the minimum capital qualifications: fols. 45-46.
Gold Coast (Ghana):
- mass education policy, with a copy of the Resolution passed by the Committee of the United Gold Coast Convention 1949, and a letter dated 23 May 1949 from Creech Jones in reply to Hughes's Question: fols. 49-55, 58
- social development: fol. 58.
Nyasaland (Malawi):
- the appointment of a Trade Union Adviser: fol. 56
- plans for the improvement of transport: fol. 56
- famine, and the use of the Native Welfare Fund to subsidise maize prices: fol. 57.
Northern Rhodesia (Zambia):
- the ownership and taxation of mineral royalties: fol. 57
- the industrial colour bar: fol. 57.
Uganda:
- riots in Buganda, the influence in Uganda of the Kenya Government, and the dangers of labelling national disturbances as communist-inspired: fols. 59-60
- pamphlet by Mulira: fols. 66, 68.
Kenya:
- the Agrarian Bill, and proposals for the encouragement of African farmers: fol. 60.
Sierra Leone:
- mining profits: fols. 61-62, 67.
Dates
- Creation: 18 Jan 1946-30 Mar 1950
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/17, folder 4, fols. 15-73
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