§ 93. Lieutenant Herbert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Knavesmire Estate in Ceylon has been acquired for allotment in small holdings; and that Indian workers resident and born on the estate are being denied the right to share in the scheme by the application of a domicile of origin test; and what steps he will take to remedy this situation.
§ Mr. George HallI understand that the Knavesmire Estate has been acquired, not for allotment in small holdings, but to be run on a cooperative basis for the benefit of selected allottees. In view of representations which have been received on the subject I have already called for a full report, which I hope to make available very shortly.