asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies the present position with regard to amendments proposed by the Colonial Office to the Native Lands Trust Bill in Kenya Colony; and when it is intended that these proposals shall become law?

I have nothing to add at present to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Sir R. Hamilton) on the 26th February.

Can the hon. Member say when he is likely to be in a position to make a further statement?

My Noble Friend is in communication with the Governor on this subject, and I expect it will be possible to make an announcement shortly?

May we take it that the Government's view of these Amendments will not be changed owing to the action of the Legislative Assembly in Kenya?

I would suggest that my right hon. and gallant Friend should wait a little longer, and we can find that out.