HC Deb 03 December 1952 vol 508 cc1553-4
37. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is in a position to estimate the numbers and percentages of the population who are supporting the present campaign of violence in Kenya.

Mr. Lyttelton

I regret that it is not possible to give any reliable estimate.

Mr. Hughes

Does the right hon. Gentleman not agree that it is essential, in the interests of peace, to distinguish between the friends and foes of peace and civilisation; does he agree that he is not doing that, and will he take steps to see that these people are treated differently?

Mr. Lyttelton

I cannot be responsible for making estimates of the percentage of the population who are supporting the campaign of violence, which is the Question the hon. and learned Gentleman asked me. There are certainly large numbers who are.