27. Brigadier-General BROWNasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Select Committee revising the Budget of Kenya have insisted on an addition of £9,000 for the European Defence Force, and a corresponding reduction in other Votes; and whether the Governor and the official members agreed with the members elected by the settlers on this matter?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe position is still as stated in my reply to the right hon. Member for Stafford (Mr. Ormsby-Gore) on the 22nd January. A despatch from the Governor may be expected to arrive at an early date.
Brigadier-General BROWNIs the hon. Gentleman aware that in November I got the answer that the Governor assured him that he had no apprehension regarding defence at that time, and that three months afterwards this resolution was passed? Does it not look as if the circumstances were not as stated in November? Will the hon. Gentleman ask the Governor to keep in touch with the settlers so that he can fairly represent their views?
§ Dr. SHIELSWhat the hon. and gallant Gentleman says will be taken into consideration when the despatch arrives.