HC Deb 21 April 1910 vol 16 cc2436-7W
Mr. LLOYD

asked on what date did the Colonial Office receive the Report by the Chief Conservator of Forests, Mr. Hutchins, on the forest areas agreed to be leased to Mr. F. R. Lingham and to Captain Grogan?

Colonel SEELY

On 3rd April, 1907.

Mr. LLOYD

also asked whether in the vicinity of Molo station, on the Uganda Railway, various forest areas adjacent to the railway, and amounting in aggregate to about 40,000 acres, have been leased to individuals for ninety-nine years at a fixed rental of Id. or less per acre, and without any forestry or royalty conditions; and, if such areas have been leased, what are the dates of the signing of the contracts relating thereto?

Colonel SEELY

I regret that the indications afforded in the question are not sufficient to enable me to identify the leases referred to. Even if I could do so, it would be necessary to refer to the Protectorate for part of the information asked for.