Written Answers
Railway Goods Service, Wisbech
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware than the existing goods service for the fruit growers of the Wisbech district places them at a disadvantage compared with other districts served by other railways, which have a one-day goods service to the North and to Scotland, and with Dutch and foreign importers; and whether any steps can be taken to improve the service for agricultural produce in this district?
I brought this matter to the notice of the railway company, and I understand that, as a result of negotiations which they have had with the Fruit Growers' Association at Wisbech, arrangements that are satisfactory to the association have now been made.
Kenya (Native Lands Trust Bill)
asked the Secretary of State for Colonies whether the proposed native land trust legislation for Kenya was submitted to and approved by him before its introduction into the legislature?
The reply is in the affirmative. I take this opportunity of stating that a copy of the Kenya Native Lands Trust Bill has now been placed in the Library of the House together with a Note of certain amendments which, I understand, the Government of Kenya propose to adopt.