HC Deb 03 December 1957 vol 579 cc195-6
14. Mrs. White

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many men are estimated to be unemployed in the Kiambu district in Kenya; and what proportion they are of the estimated adult male population.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

About 5,000 which is 8 per cent. of the estimated adult male population of the district.

Mrs. White

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that we have had most disturbing reports of malnutrition and other social difficulties in the Kiambu district? Will he place in the Library a fuller statement than he has now given about the position there, because we are very worried by some reports from the Kiambu district?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I had a number of discussions with the Governor about the situation in Kiambu when I was in Kenya recently, and I will be very ready to do what the hon. Lady asks.