Mr. Berwickasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many applications have been made within the last two years for the registration of co-operative societies in Uganda; and how many of these applications have been granted.
§ Mr. LytteltonDuring 1952 180 applications for registration were received and 180 societieswere registered. In 1953 239 applications for registration have so far been received, 208 societies have been registered, and 31 applications are pending.