§ 79. Mr. Pagetasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any statement to make with regard to 78W threatened famine in the native reserves of Northern Rhodesia.
§ Mr. ProfumoAs a result of adverse weather the harvest has been generally bad throughout Northern Rhodesia, but I am glad to inform the House that no famine is expected. In parts of the Barotseland Protectorate, plans have been made to import foodstuffs to prevent severe shortage.