§ 33. Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number and names of Colonies which have instituted National Parks for the preservation of wild animal life; and whether the creation of such parks is likely to be extended.
Mr. Creech JonesThere are at present National Parks in Kenya, Tanganyika and in the Federation of Malaya. I understand that the Uganda Government is considering a proposal for the establishment of a National Park and that the possibility of extensions in Kenya is being examined.
§ Mr. KeelingWill the Secretary of State for the Colonies endeavour to see that there is a quicker decision about National Parks in the Colonies than there is in this country?
§ Mr. BartlettWill my right hon. Friend do everything he can to encourage these National Parks, if for no other reason than that in the long run, they will prove to be the greatest possible attraction to tourists?
Mr. Creech JonesYes, we are doing all we can, and the attitude of the Colonial Office is well known.
§ Mr. Hector HughesCan my right hon. Friend say how far the sums expended on such parks affect the amounts available for the improvement of the conditions of the human beings who occupy those Colonies? Does this prejudice their position as regards the sums available?
Mr. Creech JonesThe position of the populations is not prejudiced by the establishment of these National Parks.