§ 97. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the fact that Kenya is being developed as a multi-racial State, he will take steps to abolish the Kenya regulations enforcing residence in special African locations as at present applied to the various Kenya races and also to Arabs. Somalis, Ethiopians, Malagasies, and Comoro islanders, and also the racial discrimination applied to such peoples in relation to beverages, in particular, the discrimination between European beverages and the native beers and spirits made of grain, sugar, and honey, which are not less intoxicating than European brands.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydOur policy is one of progressive removal of restrictions based on race, as and when practicable. It must be borne in mind, however, first, that some of the existing residential restrictions derive from restrictive covenants on leases, and, secondly, that present arrangements for giving special assistance and protection to African town-dwellers are based on the existence of African locations. The Kenya Government are preparing legislation designed to remove the discrimination against Africans in the purchase and consumption of spirituous liquor.