Theory question 106
Colonial AdministrationHighlight any five functions of the Secretary of State for the colonies in the colonial period.
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Model answer
Any five:
1. Member of the British cabinet responsible for colonial affairs.
2. Formulated colonial policy.
3. Appointed (or recommended) Governors and senior colonial officials.
4. Answered questions on the colonies in the British Parliament.
5. Approved colonial budgets and laws (could disallow ordinances).
6. Issued instructions and Orders-in-Council for colonies; introduced constitutions.
7. Supervised Governors and received their reports.
8. Arranged funds and development grants (Colonial Development and Welfare).
Explanation
He was the minister in London to whom Governors answered.