HC Deb 23 June 1924 vol 175 cc27-8
75. Sir R. HAMILTON

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can state what steps, if any, the Government of Kenya is taking to investigate the sea fisheries off the coast of the Protectorate with a view to the development of the industry; and whether similar investigations are in contemplation with regard to the fisheries in Lake Victoria Nyanza?

Mr. THOMAS

I do not yet know what steps the Governor has in view, but I observe that in a recent address to the Legislative Council he referred to the development of the fishing industry, both on the coast and on the Lake, as a matter which would have been taken up already but for the claims of more urgent problems. I will draw the Governor's attention to the question asked by the hon. and learned Member.