§ 7. Colonel Sir L. Ropnerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what new agreement has been reached during the last year between the Government of Tanganyika and the Masai tribesmen on the future use of the Serengeti National Park for the grazing of cattle; and whether the terms of the agreement have been made public.
§ Mr. HareAn understanding has been reached between the Government of Tanganyika and representatives of the Masai, who have traditional rights in the Park, that the exercise of these rights should be restricted to certain areas. In the light of this understanding new proposals are being framed for presentation to the Legislative Council of Tanganyika and it is the intention of the Tanganyika Government to issue an explanatory White Paper. I shall send a copy of the Paper to the hon. and gallant Gentleman as soon as it has been published.