§ 24. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the constitutional position in Kenya arising from the demands of the African members of the Legislative Council.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave on 10th April to a similar Question from the hon. Member for St. Pancras, North (Mr. K. Robinson).
§ Mr. BrockwayI have read that reply. But, since that reply was made, has it 183 not become clear that the Lyttelton constitution must be reconsidered before 1960? No only did the majority of Europeans repudiate it in the election, but both the African and Asian groups in the Legislature have now asked for the amending of it. Must not those facts be borne in mind?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI must once more make it clear, if it is necessary to do so, that I do not intend to compromise on either of the two main principles of the Lyttelton plan; first, that all main races should have the opportunity for representation in the counsels of the Government; and, secondly, that no change will be made before 1960 without the agreement of all races in Kenya.