§ 35. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any decision has yet been reached by the Nyasaland Government regarding the future of European agriculture.
§ Mr. J. AmeryNo, Sir.
§ Mr. JohnsonIs the hon. Gentleman fully aware of the genuine fears felt by Africans in Nyasaland about the future of agriculture. Is he aware that they fear that this will be one more portfolio which will go over to the Southern Rhodesians in the Federal Parliament? Are not these factors one of the most important causes of the present physical disturbances in the Protectorate? Will the Minister pay careful attention to this matter when he is considering the future?
§ Mr. AmeryWe shall certainly try to inform ourselves of the different currents of opinion in Nyasaland, but we must await the outcome of the Governor's discussion with the authorities.