HC Deb 22 October 1952 vol 505 cc117-8W
79. Mr. J. Hynd

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement concerning the members and terms of reference of the Royal Commission on Kenya land usage.

Mr. Lyttelton

I cannot yet make any statement, but will do so at the earliest opportunity.

82. Mrs. White

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many persons have declined invitations to serve on the Royal Commission on Kenya owing to the allowances being insufficient to enable them to accept a position involving a prolonged absence from their work in this country.

Mr. Lyttelton

None.

83. Mrs. White

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if, in recommending the issue of invitations to serve on the Royal Commission on Kenya, he will keep in mind the desirability of including African and Asian members, possibly from other parts of the Commonwealth.

Mr. Lyttelton

I will certainly bear this in mind, but I cannot at this stage be committed to particular appointments to the Commission.

84. Mr. J. Dugdale

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what consultations he had with the Government of Kenya before approving the introduction of legislation to deal with terrorism in Kenya.

Mr. Lyttelton

I would refer the right hon. Gentleman to the statement I made after Questions on Thursday, 16th October.

Mr. Fenner Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the terms of reference of the Royal Commission which is to visit Kenya; and what is the membership of the Commission.

Mr. Lyttelton

I cannot yet make any statement, but will do so at the earliest opportunity.