§ 64. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent the development of European tourist facilities, costing£3 million, on the shores of the Kariba Lake, will affect the African rights to the native trust land on the Northern Rhodesian side; what compensation is being paid to Africans for alienation of their land; and what guarantees Africans will have of access to the lake for fishing and other purposes.
§ Mr. J. AmeryThe Governor of Northern Rhodesia informs me that of the£3 million contributed by the Governments of the Federation and of Northern and Southern Rhodesia only£126,000 is intended, among other purposes, for recreational and tourist facilities on both sides of the lake. All occupants of areas leased for development will have to conform to the development plan for these areas from which Africans will benefit both directly and indirectly. It is intended that the rents should be paid into a Special Fund for the benefit of the Gwembe District. Facilities for Africans to fish will be greatly improved and there will be instruction in modern techniques of fishing to enable them to take advantage of these new opportunities.