HC Deb 25 January 1971 vol 810 cc6-7W
32. Mr. Turton

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the new aid agreement with the Kenya Government has yet been concluded; and whether it includes a provision for the purchase of farms owned by British citizens.

Mr. Wood

The answer to the first part of the Question is "No", and to the second part "Yes".

Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his policy concerning continued British financial support for farm resettlement schemes in Kenya.

Mr. Wood

As my predecessor announced on 15th April, 1970, a programme of further British aid for Kenya was agreed between the two Governments earlier that month. This programme included £3.75 million to enable the Kenya Government to make further purchases of British-owned farms for settlement and other purposes. Discussions about implementing this agreement are proceeding between the two Governments.—[Vol. 799, c. 257–8.]