§ 56. Sir R. HAMILTONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if any steps have been taken to clear up the conflict of opinion with regard to the rights of natives occupying lands within native reserves in Kenya, as disclosed in the case of Douglas Morangi; and whether any action has been taken with a view to resettling the people dispossessed under the judgment in the above case?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI have not yet received any information from the Colonial Government with regard to the case referred to, but I assume that it will be dealt with in the Report which I am now awaiting with regard to the question of individual tenure.
§ Sir R. HAMILTONIs the hon. Gentleman aware that this question was first put as long ago as May last?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREYes, but as my hon. Friend knows, the subject is a very complex one. We did discuss this matter with the Governor when he was on leave, and I expect a Report very soon.
§ Sir R. HAMILTONIs any special action being taken with regard to the dispossession by judgment in this case?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI will make urgent inquiries.