§ 28. Major Lyonsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can now give the names of the town planning experts he has selected to advise on the lay-out of urban housing estates in the various African Colonies; and whether any have yet taken up their duties?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (Mr. Emrys-Evans)I have been asked to reply. Owing to the great demand in this country for town planning experts, difficulty has been experienced in finding suitable candidates for Colonial appointments. It is intended, however, to appoint an adviser on housing and town planning for West Africa, who would work under the Resident Minister. If a suitable candidate can be found, it is hoped that this appointment will be made shortly. So far as East Africa is concerned, the question of appointment of a town planning expert will be considered in connection with various housing proposals which are now under examination.
§ Major LyonsDid I understand my hon. Friend to say that the appointment 187 of only one expert for the whole of East Africa is under consideration?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansI should like to have notice of that Question.
§ Major LyonsI only asked whether that was what the hon. Member said just now. Did he refer to the "expert" and not "experts"?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansA town planning expert.