§ 23. Mr. LEACHasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the report on the finances of Kenya Colony is expected; and whether it is to deal with the hardships of the poll tax and the taking of native women as hostages for its payment?
Mr. J. H. THOMASI am unable to to say when the report is likely to be available. The allegations to which the hon. Member refers are being investigated by a commission appointed by the Governor.
§ Mr. LEACHMay we have an assurance that the statement in the latter part of the question will be thoroughly discountenanced in regard to its operation by the right hon. Gentleman?
Mr. THOMASIf the report proves that abuses of this kind take place I will certainly deal with them, but I do not want to anticipate the report.