§ 34. Mr. Lunnasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will take steps to ensure proper protection of the holders of prospecting rights in the Lupa goldfields in Tanganyika, whether native or non-native; to lay down that there shall be no restriction of the natives' right to take out prospecting licences; and whether he will give instructions that the illegal withholding of wages from native workers in retaliation for alleged thefts shall be effectively prevented?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI am awaiting a full report from the Governor concerning representations recently made by the holders of prospecting rights in regard to the present state of affairs on the Lupa goldfield. In considering that report I will give full weight to the suggestions made by the hon. Member.