§ 36. Major Lyonsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will now arrange for the selection and appointment in the early post-war period of an organiser with wide and appropriate experience, for the further development of cottage and rural industries in the African Colonies.
§ Colonel StanleyI am obtaining information from the East and West African Governments on the prospects and possibilities of the development of cottage and rural industries. Until I receive this information I regret that I can add nothing to the reply which I gave on the 28th October last.
§ Major LyonsDoes the right hon. and gallant Gentleman expect the information fairly soon?
§ Colonel StanleyFairly soon.