HC Deb 19 June 1934 vol 291 cc200-1
44. Mr. OSWALD LEWIS

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if his attention has been called to a suggestion put forward by the Kenya Society for race improvement, supported by a number of doctors in practice in Nairobi, that research should be undertaken into the effects of the East African climate on European residents; and whether, having regard to the important bearing of this question on the problem of white settlement, he will himself initiate some such inquiry?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I know nothing of this suggestion beyond what has appeared in the Press; and my hon. Friend will not expect me to form an opinion upon such slender material.

Mr. LEWIS

Will my right hon. Friend make further inquiries?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I think I had better await developments.