§ 86. Lord Balnielasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is satisfied that employment will be avail able for the detainees, restricted persons and minor offenders who are to be released following the relaxation of emergency powers in Kenya; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThe Kenya Government are very much alive to the need of these people for employment, as part of their resettlement, and will do everything possible to provide additional sources of work. Fortunately a number of those who will be released already have some means of livelihood to which they can return.
§ 87. Lord Balnielasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps will be taken to maintain the existence of the villages established under emergency powers in Kenya.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodIf necessary, Kikuyu, Embu and Meru will be required to continue to live in villages for a time after the revocation of the remaining Emergency Regulations, but only in order to allow a phased move of the villagers who own land outside on to their consolidated holdings. Ultimately, the villages will house the landless and those who do not own land elsewhere. Village life has its own amenities and attractions, and I think that they are increasingly recognised.