§ 22. Sir R. HAMILTONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the total area of lands in Kenya alienated by the Government to missionary societies and churches, and the tenure on which such lands are held; whether any compensation has been awarded in respect of lands so alienated in native reserves; and what the policy of the Government is with regard to applications for land on behalf of missionary societies and churches in the future?
§ Mr. AMERYI will ask the Governor for a return of area and tenure, but I may say that since 1912 the plots set aside for mission purposes in native areas number 39, with an aggregate area of 287 acres. The practice in recent years is that the plots are held on lease for, say, 20 years, the land remaining part of the reserve, and the rent being paid to the Native Trust Fund. Future policy on this question will, no doubt, be dealt with in the detailed recommendations in regard to the security of native lands which, as I have informed the House, I await from the Governor.