HC Deb 09 December 1926 vol 200 cc2289-90
61. Captain CUNNINGHAM REID

asked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the growing importance of the East. African Territories, Kenya, 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 BRASS

Would my Noble Friend consider sending letters by air to Kenya?

Viscount WOLMER

That matter is being considered.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Are the Government taking every precaution to see that, when we are developing these areas, the proceeds are not going to foreigners?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member should give notice of that question.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

I mean the Belgians.