HC Deb 06 December 1933 vol 283 cc1632-3
8. Mr. MALLALIEU

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to indicate the main features of the conditions under which it is proposed in future to permit the natives of Kenya Colony to grow on their own lands coffee for the export markets?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER.

The main features which it is intended to embody in the rules are as follow:—

  1. (1) The Director of Agriculture may define areas in native reserves in which coffee may be grown, and growing shall be limited to such areas.
  2. (2) The grower must be furnished with a permit and a licence, which will not be issued until the competent authority is satisfied as to the applicant's suitability and resources.
  3. (3) Provision is made for regular inspection by an agricultural officer, who has power to deal with plants infected with disease.
  4. (4) The manufacture, removal from factory or warehouse, and sale of coffee, are placed under Government control.