HC Deb 27 June 1956 vol 555 cc470-1
11. Mr. Hale

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the present restrictions imposed on the growing of coffee by European, Asian and African planters, respectively, in Kenya; and when these restrictions were imposed.

Mr. Hare

My right hon. Friend has asked the Governor for the very fullest information on this and will circulate a reply in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Hale

I am much obliged for that reply. Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Mr. Mathu gave notice in the Kenya Legislative Assembly in May that he would move to repeal the limitations imposed upon the growing of coffee by Africans? I understand that such coffee-growing is limited to 100 trees and certain areas. We have tried to obtain this information for a very long time, and on occasion the House has been misled.

Mr. Hare

I will certainly endeavour to give the House the information as quickly as possible.

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