§ 37. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is yet in a position to make a comprehensive statement on the troubles in Kenya.
§ The Minister of State for Colonial Affairs (Mr. Henry Hopkinson)As the House is aware, my right hon. Friend leaves for a short visit to Kenya today and, pending his return, I have nothing to add to the statement he made on 29th April.
§ Mr. HughesIs not the Colonial Office keeping in constant touch with this life and death struggle in Kenya, and does the Minister realise that it is his duty to keep the House fully informed about what is happening there?
§ Mr. HopkinsonI can assure the hon. and learned Gentleman that we are keeping fully in touch. My right hon. Friend is going out there and has undertaken to do certain things during this visit. I am sure it would be wiser to avoid making any further statement until he gets back?