HC Deb 30 June 1932 vol 267 cc2012-3
48. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any conclusion has yet been reached as to native rights in land or royalties in those parts of the reserves in Kenya which are being prospected for gold?

Sir R. HAMILTON

The position has been explained in the replies returned to the question asked by the hon. Member for Dudley (Mr. Joel) on the 18th of February, of which I am sending the right hon. and gallant Member a copy, and to his own question of the 24th February. I can add nothing to those answers.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Is the matter still under consideration and have any conclusions been arrived at yet?

Sir R. HAMILTON

As I stated in the answer to a former question of the hon. Member for Dudley (Mr. Joel), the Government are safeguarding the interests of the natives to the fullest extent.