HC Deb 02 July 1959 vol 608 cc66-7W
Mr. Skeffington

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the total acreage of land alienated in Tanganyika in 1957 and 1958; and how much was to public and how much to private owners.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Long-term rights of occupancy have been granted as follows:

— 1957 1958
(acres) (acres)
Total area of land alienated 155,008 119,021
Grants to public bodies 5,913 2,526
Grants to individuals and commercial undertakings 149,095 116,495