§ 15. Dr. JOHN WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of prospecting licences issued in Kenya for native lands, also for land occupied by white settlers?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)In 1931, 405 prospecting licences were issued; in 1932, 1,278; 175 have been issued in 1933 up to the 15th of February. A prospecting licence, which is valid for 12 months only, is not limited to any particular area; the holder is entitled to prospect on any land in the Colony, whether in native or European occupancy, subject to the exceptions prescribed in the Mining Ordinance of 1931.
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERNo. I said a licence can be granted for 12 months. If a man wants another licence, he has to apply again.