§ 11. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what arrangement has now been made to compensate Africans in Northern Rhodesia who are being evicted from their homes and lands as a result of the Kariba Hydro-Electric Scheme.
§ Mr. MaclayAfricans will be compensated for the personal loss of gardens, crops and huts at a rate of over £10 for each individual man, woman and child. Compensation to the tribe for disturbance and hardship, loss of tribal land and loss of tribal chieftainship rights has not yet been settled.
§ Mr. RankinMay I thank the right hon. Gentleman for sending me a full copy of the statement dealing with the settlement on which the answer just given is based? Will he see to it that the terms of this settlement are brought to the notice of the Southern Rhodesian Government so that they will follow the good example set by the Northern Rhodesian Government in compensating their displaced persons? Further, can he say what method will be employed in ensuring that this £330,000 filters down to those Africans who lose their gardens, their crops and their property in the displacement?
§ Mr. MaclayQuite clearly, any scheme which is worked out will include provisions to make that certain.
§ Mr. StokesQuite apart from the compensation paid, what provisions are made to see that these people have an opportunity to resettle themselves? We have had previous experience of this sort 1431 of thing and we know that compensation alone is no use if they are going to be exploited by the landlords.
§ Mr. MaclayQuite clearly, every guidance will be given by the local Government.
§ Mr. BaldwinIs my right hon. Friend aware that the Africans are only too delighted about the changes which have been made for them and thankful for the very generous settlement which has been given to them?
§ Mr. RankinOn a point of order. Can the Minister not tell us what machinery will be used?
§ Mr. SpeakerThat is not a point of order.