59. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Control of Lighting Ordinance (No. 7 of 1938) Kenya Colony has received the Royal Assent?
Mr. M. MacDonaldThis Ordinance was assented to in His Majesty's name by the Governor on 14th May, and the Governor has since been informed that His Majesty's power of disallowance will not be exercised.
Mr. Creech JonesWill the right hon. Gentleman keep in mind the rather excessive penalties which are to be applied as far as experimental blackouts are concerned, particularly as the natives have peculiar methods of lighting in their houses?
Mr. MacDonaldI am sure that the Governor will keep those questions in mind in the administration of the Ordinance.