§ 34. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the numbers of people, Europeans, Asians and Africans, respectively, who have been declared prohibited immigrants in Kenya during the five year period 1953–57.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI am circulating in the OFFICIAL REPORT the figures for Europeans and Asians from 1953 to 1956. Figures for 1957 are not yet available. Separate figures for Africans are not available.
§ Mr. JohnsonI look forward to seeing those figures. Can the Minister confirm that the Government's actual powers in this field are just like those of a headmaster expelling boys from school? Is it not the fact that the Minister himself automatically confirms any decision made by the Governor? Can the Minister tell us in this House why it sometimes happens that people like Mr. George Hauser or Mr. Basil Davidson are not allowed to enter these territories?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIt would be grossly improper for me to disclose confidential information that passes between the Governor and myself. The most I can say is that the Governor arrived at a decision after consultation with the Executive Council, on which there are many unofficial representatives.
§ Following is the information—
| Year | Europeans: orders made and cancelled | Asians: orders made and cancelled | |
| 1953 | … | 52 (7 cancelled) | 83 (3 cancelled) |
| 1954 | … | 32 (4 cancelled) | 20 (2 cancelled) |
| 1955 | … | 57 (2 cancelled) | 47 (2 cancelled) |
| 1956 | … | 82 (6 cancelled) | 215 (2 cancelled) |