HC Deb 24 March 1926 vol 193 cc1212-3
43. Mr. JOHNSTON

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Report on the alleged rising of the Masai, which has been published in Kenya Colony, will he made available in this country before the Colonial Office Vote is taken?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Amery)

I hope so. As was explained in reply to the hon. Member's question of 8th February, it was decided, for good reasons, not to include past disturbances in the inquiry of the Committee.

Mr. JOHNSTON

Is it not the case that references to past disturbances have been published in the Report which has been issued in Kenya?

Mr. AMERY

I am not sure on that point.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

If this matter has been published in the Report in Kenya, can we not also have it here?

Mr. AMERY

I am not sure of that; I would like to look into the matter.

Colonel WEDGWODD

Why should not a Report which is good enough to be published in Kenya also be published for the benefit, of this House?

Mr. AMERY

It is a. matter of printing and other considerations; it is not a question of what is good enough for Kenya being good enough for this House. It is what use or interest the publication may be to hon. Members.

Mr. RILEY

Could copies be placed in the Tea Room?

Mr. AMERY

I will consider that.