§ 19. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can give any information regarding the invitation by the Nairobi Chamber of Commerce to the Kenya Government to constitute a board which should frame a policy for the improvement of commercial methods in native areas?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI assume that the question refers to resolutions passed at a meeting of the Nairobi Chamber of Commerce on the 17th March last. No communication regarding these resolutions has yet been received from the Governor, who is, no doubt, considering them in connection with the general question of the marketing of native produce.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill the right hon. Gentleman take care, if any such policy is framed, that the interests of the natives and of the Indian traders are taken into consideration?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI understand that the whole point of the ques- 1152 tion is directed to the better marketing of native produce, and that, neutrally, would involve such interests.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODThen it is not a question of confining trade with these areas to white traders?