HC Deb 11 February 1948 vol 447 c85W
93. Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made so far with plans for the settlement in villages of African squatters in the White Highlands of Kenya; and what arrangements are made for each family to have some land of its own around the village in which it lives.

Mr. Rees-Williams

Extensive surveys of the African squatter problem have been completed by the Kenya Government and the whole question is now being studied in detail with a view to the formulation of a policy which will be both socially and economically sound. I am not aware that any measures have yet been taken of the kind mentioned by my hon. Friend.

94. Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when it is proposed to take over undeveloped land in the White Highlands of Kenya for African settlements.

Mr. Rees-Williams

I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend on 29th January.

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