HC Deb 15 February 1926 vol 191 c1508
11. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the total amount expended by the Government on native education in Kenya Colony; what is the percentage relation to revenue; and what proportion of this grant is paid to missionary societies?

Mr. AMERY

Apart from agricultural and veterinary training, the provision in the 1926 Estimates for native education is £47,941, or 2.4 per cent. of the estimate of actual revenue. Of this sum one-half represents grants to missionary societies, including grants for maternity and child welfare work.

Mr. HARRIS

Is it suggested that this sum is adequate to provide the necessary education?

Mr. AMERY

No. I think we shall steadily increase the amount available for that purpose.

Back to