HC Deb 16 May 1922 vol 154 cc256-7W
Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the draft amending ordinance to the forced labour ordinance in East Africa has now been received by the Colonial Office; and whether, before receiving the approval of the Secretary of State, this will be laid upon the Table of the House?

Mr. WOOD

The draft amending ordinance has not yet been received; but I am expecting it by an early mail. I shall be happy to place a copy of the ordinance, as and when finally approved by the Secretary of State, in the Library of the House.

Mr. T. GRIFFITHS

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet received the despatch from the Governor concerning the alleged shooting down of natives of Nairobi before any hostile act against the police was made; and whether at any time a single policeman, soldier, or white man, was in any way injured by those who were demanding the release of Harry Thuku?

Mr. WOOD

I have received the despatch from the Governor, and papers including the despatch will be laid this week.