§ 34. Mr. Gammansasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if it is with his knowledge and approval that Mr. N. W. E. McDermott, of Arusha, Tanganyika, has been given notice to quit an ex-enemy farm which he has leased and worked for the last seven years in order to make room for bungalows for retired Government servants; and why he cannot be left in possession, in view of the fact that all his capital and savings are invested in this property.
Mr. Creech JonesI approved a recommendation by the Tanganyika Government, based on the report of the Moshi-Arusha Lands Commission, that certain small ex-German estates in these districts should be used to provide residential plots. I am, however, asking the Governor for a report on this case.
§ Mr. GammansDoes the right hon. Gentleman approve of a man who has been on his farm seven years, and who has invested all his money in it, being cleared out for this sort of purpose?
Mr. Creech JonesI do not know what the purpose is, and I must get information from Tanganyika about these cases.