§ 22. Mr. Ammonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps it is proposed to take to give effect to the recommendations of Sir Alan Pim that, in view of the serious increase of soil erosion in Kenya Colony, a careful investigation should first be undertaken as to the best methods of reconditioning the land.
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave on 2nd December to a similar question by the hon. Member for Wentworth (Mr. Paling). An extensive campaign is being conducted by the Department of Agriculture, with the active co-operation of other Departments concerned, such as the Forest, Veterinary, and Public Works Departments, and with the assistance of numerous unofficials. Demonstrations are given of methods of terracing, and re-afforestation is carried out where possible. The hon. Member will realise that the problem, which varies in form, needs to be attacked in different ways in different areas.