HC Deb 28 May 1952 vol 501 c1339
33. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress is being made with the new technical college for Nairobi.

Mr. Hopkinson

The Governor of Kenya laid the foundation stone last month.

Mr. Johnson

Is the Minister aware that to date there is no further technical education in the whole of East and Central Africa, which has a population of about 20 million Africans? Can I have an assurance that he will keep a jealous and vigilant eye upon the future development of this ewe lamb of ours in East Africa?

Mr. Hopkinson

Certainly.

Mr. Alport

Is my hon. Friend aware that while there are other facilities for technical education, at least in Central Africa, it is most important that progress in this important project should be made as quickly as possible?

Mr. Hopkinson

Yes.