§ 34. Mr. BANFIELDasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will have inquiry made of the Governor of Kenya Colony as to whether African 1379 cultivators are granted compensation from the revenues of the game department or from other public funds for the devastation caused to native cultivation in South Kavirondo and elsewhere by elephants; and, if this is not done, whether he will recommend that compensation shall, in future, be made for such damage?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERSo far as I am aware, no compensation is payable in such cases, but provision exists in the Game Law whereby natives may obtain permission to kill any wild animals causing damage to their lands or crops. I will communicate the hon. Member's suggestion to the Governor.