HC Deb 08 March 1926 vol 192 c1888
19. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will lay upon the Table of the House the Report of Mr. Maxwell, Chief Commissioner for Native Affairs in Kenya?

Mr. AMERY

I am awaiting copies from the local Government. The Report will be placed in the Library when available.

33. Mr. W. BAKER

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he is aware of the criticisms directed in Kenya against the Chief Native Commissioner because of his energy in protecting the interests of the natives; whether he will see that administrative methods shall not be tightened in order to force the natives into the service of the planters; and whether he will give an assurance that the efforts to secure the removal of the Chief Native Commissioner will not be allowed to affect the policy and attitude of the Government?

Mr. AMERY

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on 2nd March to the question of the right hon. and gallant Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Colonel Wedgwood).

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind in this connection that the previous native commissioner's arrangement was sacrificed for exactly this reason?

Mr. AMERY

I do not admit the accuracy of that statement.