HC Deb 10 May 1944 vol 399 c1893
24. Mr. John Dugdale

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has now received a Report from the Government of Kenya on the question of the direct representation of Africans on the Kenya Legislative Council; and, if so, what action he proposes to take on it.

Colonel Stanley

I have just received a further despatch from the Governor on this subject, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

Mr. Dugdale

Can the right hon. and gallant Gentleman say when he expects to be in a position to do so, because there has been very great delay?

Colonel Stanley

It is also a very important matter. The Government have certain further inquiries to make locally, but I hope to be in a position to make a statement in the near future.