Oral Answers to Questions — Tanganyika (Former German Estates)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 July 1949.

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Photo of Mr David Gammans Mr David Gammans , Hornsey 12:00, 20 July 1949

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if it is with his knowledge and approval that Mr. N. W. E. McDermott, of Arusha, Tanganyika, has been given notice to quit an ex-enemy farm which he has leased and worked for the last seven years in order to make room for bungalows for retired Government servants; and why he cannot be left in possession, in view of the fact that all his capital and savings are invested in this property.

Mr. Creech Jones:

I approved a recommendation by the Tanganyika Government, based on the report of the Moshi-Arusha Lands Commission, that certain small ex-German estates in these districts should be used to provide residential plots. I am, however, asking the Governor for a report on this case.

Photo of Mr David Gammans Mr David Gammans , Hornsey

Does the right hon. Gentleman approve of a man who has been on his farm seven years, and who has invested all his money in it, being cleared out for this sort of purpose?

Mr. Creech Jones:

I do not know what the purpose is, and I must get information from Tanganyika about these cases.