§ 78. Lady Noel-Buxtonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will re-examine proposals for a national park in Tanganyika, with special refer- 307W ence to the agricultural and nutritional needs of the people of Tanganyika.
Mr. Creech JonesThere is at present one national park in Tanganyika, the Serengeti, which is inhabited only by a few pastoral natives. The Governor assures me that the maintenance of this park will not endanger the interests of the African population as regards their agricultural or nutritional needs. There is, of course, a strong case for establishing these national parks in our African territories where feasible. But I will keep in mind the aspects of the question referred to by my noble Friend when the creation of these parks is under consideration.