§ 61. Captain CUNNINGHAM REIDasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the growing importance of the East. African Territories, Kenya, 2290 Uganda and Tanganyika, the establishment of a regular mail service to those territories is contemplated?
§ The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Viscount Wolmer)There is a regular mail service once a fortnight to the territories mentioned. Mails are also despatched weekly to Aden and conveyed thence by the Union Castle, British India, Harrison Line and other steamships proceeding to East African ports.
§ Captain BRASSWould my Noble Friend consider sending letters by air to Kenya?
§ Viscount WOLMERThat matter is being considered.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODAre the Government taking every precaution to see that, when we are developing these areas, the proceeds are not going to foreigners?
§ Mr. KIRKWOODI mean the Belgians.