THE EDITOR, Sir:

The Association for the Resettlement of Returning Residents, would like to express its disapproval of the proposal for reparations for slavery as suggested by Mr. Mike Henry in the House of Parliament.

This thinking is bankrupt, retired and redundant and would only further enslave the present and future generation. After 169 years since what is historically regarded as the final abolition of slavery and 45 years of independence from Britain, there is still the continuation of slavery in this country.

For example, our justice system is still atrocious; our courthouses, police stations, schools and post offices are dilapidated; the public hospitals, along with their administration, are not in keeping with good management in comparison to the standards left by the British Government.

There are different manifestations of slavery the spelling may be the same. For example, youths, on graduating from education institutions, have to be on the street corners, with nothing to do; smoking ganja can lead to imprisonment; cannabis does not attract criminal charges in the British system; nor does indecent or obscene language.

Of the 392,000 of us who migrated to Britain between 1947 and 1975, only approximately .05 per cent continue this backward thinking and this percentage are those who were unproductive.

When our politicians like Mr. Henry come up with redundant and iniquitous thinking, it is time for them to make their exit. The blame game must stop right here.

I am, etc.,

PERCIVAL A. LaTOUCHE

Association for Resettlement of

Returning Residents