HC Deb 28 March 1922 vol 152 cc1108-9
5. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he has received the Resolution of the Indian Legislative Assembly stating that any departure from equality of status in Kenya would be regarded as a serious violation of the rights of Indians to citizenship, and protesting against the Colonial Secretary's speech at the East African Dinner; whether there has been any change in the policy of the Department owing to the retirement of the late Secretary of State; and, if not, whether the matter will be brought before the Cabinet for a considered decision?

Earl WINTERTON

I have seen the resolution referred to. The Secretary of State has not yet had an opportunity of studying the matters involved in all their details; they are still under consideration, but the honourable and gallant Member may rest assured that no effort will be spared to secure a satisfactory settlement.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

The part of my question which asks whether there has been any change in the policy of the Department owing to the retirement of the late Secretary of State has not been answered.

Earl WINTERTON

The answer is, No, Sir.