HC Deb 03 July 1958 vol 590 cc107-9W
16. Mr. W. T. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of African co-operative marketing

Mr. Profumo

The International Co-operation Administration are providing a grant of about £¾ million towards the development of African agriculture in Kenya. I will, circulate details in the OFFICIAL REPORT. They are also paying for the services of twelve United States agricultural specialists for periods of two years, seven of whom are already in post. No agricultural co-operative projects are under consideration for such assistance.

Following are the details:

societies which have been established in the Fort Hall area of Kenya; and what proposals are being considered by the Government of Kenya to develop thrift and consumer co-operative societies in this area.

Mr. Profumo

There are 25 African co-operative societies in Fort Hall District. There is no demand at present in this area for consumer or thrift societies and no proposals to establish them are being considered.