§ 13. Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will amend the Kenyan Constitution to allow Jomo Kenyatta to stand for election to the Legislative Council.
§ 3. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when it is now proposed to remove the restrictions which prevent Jomo Kenyatta from eligibility for membership of the Kenya Legislative Council.
§ Mr. MaudlingI intend to discuss this matter with the Governor during the next few days.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerThe Colonial Secretary must be aware that that is a totally inadequate Answer. Is not it clearly a ludicrous situation when the one man who might become a national African political leader is excluded from playing any part in politics except from behind the scenes? Does the Colonial Office never learn from experience?
§ Mr. MaudlingI certainly hope myself to learn from experience, but in the first instance I want to consult the Governor on this and other important matters in Kenya, for which purpose he is arriving in London today to discuss things with me.