§ 39. Mr. T. WILLIAMS (for Mr. DAVID GRENFELL)asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any claims have yet been granted to the prospectors in the Kenya goldfield to start actual mining operations; and, if so, how many?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)The total number of claims registered in the Kavirondo goldfield up to the end of January last was 8,287. This total, however, includes those which have lapsed by time or have been abandoned. No mining lease has yet been granted. For the rights exercisable under a claim I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Colne Valley (Mr. Mallalieu) on 8th March, of which I am sending him a copy.