§ 46. Mr. E. J. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been drawn to the special concessions in the way of rents made to Kenya farmers in the pastoral areas of Laikipia and North Nyeri which had suffered from drought, locust infestation, and the general fall in prices; whether native producers have suffered from, the same causes; and whether their taxation has been waived?
Mr. THOMASI have not received any information as to special concessions made to European farmers in the areas mentioned, though I am aware that they have suffered severely from drought and the other causes mentioned. The native population throughout Kenya has also, of course, suffered from the same causes, and, where necessary, taxation is reduced.