36. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether amendment of the law relating to co-operative enterprise is under consideration in Kenya; and whether the existing law provides for retail co-operation or for the handling, other than wholesale, of agricultural products?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansYes, Sir. An amending Bill was to be introduced in the Legislative Council last month. If it is passed, a copy of the Ordinance will be placed in the Library of the House when received. With regard to the second part of the Question, the existing legislation, 1374 although it does not appear to exclude the two purposes mentioned, is limited to societies or associations of producers of agricultural products, and to subsidiary societies or associations. The purpose of the amending legislation is to make possible the registration of all societies and associations which have as their objects the promotion of the economic interests of their members in accordance with cooperative principles.