14. Mr. SMITHalso asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the present mileage of railways in Kenya; of this, what is the amount actually laid in native reserve territory; and what is the cost per mile for passenger traffic for natives, Asiatics, and Europeans?
§ Mr. AMERYThe mileage open at the end of 1925 was 971 miles. On the second point, I cannot add to the reply given to the hon. Member on 13th April. I understand the last part of the question to relate to passenger fares. My information is not recent, but apparently the standard fares are 36 cents of a shilling first class and 18 cents of a shilling second class. The third-class fares per mile diminish as the distance increases; for example, for 100 miles, 6¼ cents a mile, and for 500 miles, 4¾ cents a mile. The difference between rates is according to class, not according to race.