§ 16. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has received a communication from the Kikuyu natives respecting the liberation of Harry Thuku; and, after the seven years' banishment of this man against whom no charge was ever proved, will he be allowed to return to his family?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe case of Harry Thuku was referred to in a petition, of which my right hon. Friend has a copy, addressed by the Kikuyu Central Association to the Governor of Kenya. The Governor proposes to discuss this matter with my right hon. Friend while he is in this country; but I do not anticipate that it will be possible to come to a decision until after his return to the Colony.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind when this discussion takes place that the Harry Thuku trouble arose just at a time when they reduced wages by, I think, 50 per cent.?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREAs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman knows, there are a good many factors. The whole question is connected with the settlement of various outstanding broader questions of policy, and that is why we cannot anticipate any final commitment in regard to this matter.