§ Mr. Rileyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet received a petition addressed to him, through the Governor of Kenya Colony, on behalf of the people of Tigoni, in which fear is expressed that their land may be alienated from them under the proposed Order in Council; and whether he is prepared to give to the Tigoni an assurance that no such action is contemplated?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI explained in this House on the 9th of July the position in regard to the natives in question. I have since received a petition, and subsequent reports from the Governor. I am glad to be able to assure the hon. Member that it has been found possible to arrange to1444W move these natives to another area which the responsible Elders have accepted as suitable, and which will be added to the Native Reserves. It is anticipated that the move will be completed by the 31st of March.