HC Deb 18 November 1953 vol 520 cc170-1W
93. Mr. Hastings

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how far the recent influx of population into some of the native reserves in Kenya and the disorganisation of life in them has caused food shortages in these areas; and what steps Her Majesty's Government is taking to ensure that there is no starvation or malnutrition among the children in these reserves.

Mr. Lyttelton

In general there has been sufficient food in these areas, repatriates having been allowed to take with them enough food to carry them over until the new crops are ready. The Kenya Government has available reserve supplies of maize meal and has instituted a comprehensive scheme of relief work on payment.

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