HC Deb 27 January 1943 vol 386 cc520-1W
Major Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any steps have yet been taken to establish in the townships of East Africa any circulating or other libraries for use by non-Europeans; and, if not, whether he will consider giving a grant for this purpose from the Colonial Welfare and Development Fund?

Colonel Stanley

The information at my disposal is insufficient to enable me to give a full answer to my hon. and gallant Friend's Question. I am making inquiries from the Governors concerned and will communicate with him further when I receive their replies. As regards the latter part of the Question, I agree that the establishment of libraries would be a suitable purpose for a grant from the Colonial Development and Welfare Vote.