§ 11. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Governor of Kenya Colony has arranged for another inquiry into the problem of a labour supply for the settlers of the Colony; by whom this inquiry will be conducted; whether the inquiry will be conducted in secret; and, if so, why?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. AmeryI have no information as to the inquiry beyond what has appeared in the local Press, from which I gather that the scope of the inquiry is to include net only the supply of 7 labour but its economical use and the labour demands of various industries. It is stated that the Chairman is the Chief Native Commissioner.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYHas the right hon. Gentleman any information as to whether this inquiry is secret or not?
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that the inquiry will not be secret, but that the fullest possible publicity will be given to it?
§ Mr. AMERYI have no doubt I shall hear from the Governor-General. I do not know whether the inquiry necessitates publication, but I will inquire.
§ Sir ROBERT HAMILTONDoes not the right hon. Gentleman realise the importance of having the fullest possible inquiry into this matter, and cannot he lend his assistance to ensuring that it is a full inquiry