§ 15 and 16. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) how many scholarships for overseas study were granted by the Kenya Government in 1951 for Europeans, Asians and Africans, respectively; and what was the amount expended for this purpose on each of the groups mentioned;
(2) how many scholarships have been granted to Africans in Kenya in the last three years by individuals or private bodies amongst Asians or Europeans.
§ Mr. HopkinsonThe information which the hon. Member desires is not available here, but I have asked the Governor of Kenya for details. I will write to the hon. Member as soon as have his reply.
§ Mr. DaviesWhile thanking the right hon. Gentleman for that reply, may I ask him whether he is aware that there is terrific discrimination against the Africans in regard to educational opportunities? Furthermore, is he aware that the European community use as an excuse the lack of knowledge of the Africans for opposing ultimate self-government, and that no conspicuous action has been taken by the Kenya authorities or this Government to help those people to get their education and ultimately to work for self-government?
§ Mr. J. GriffithsBefore the right hon. Gentleman replies, may I ask him whether it is not a fact that in recent years, since 1945, a university college has been built in East Africa and almost exclusively used for Africans, and that an increasing number of Africans are being trained there?
§ Mr. HopkinsonI thank the right hon. Gentleman. I must say that, from all my knowledge of the matter, the Government in Kenya are most attentive to the needs of the Africans in educational matters.
§ Mr. DaviesIs it not the case that only seven scholarships have been given?