HC Deb 18 December 1912 vol 45 cc1477-8
19. Mr. MONTAGUE BARLOW

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has now received a reply from the Governor of Southern Nigeria with regard to the case of W. B. Jackson; what the nature of the reply is, and whether he can lay Papers upon the Table on the subject, including the letter sent to the Governor requesting his consideration of the matter, and the Governor's reply?

Mr. HARCOURT

The Governor states that, in his opinion, the sentence was a very lenient one, and that he can see no grounds to justify a remission. I do not think it necessary to lay Papers on the subject.

Mr. BARLOW

Will the right hon. Gentleman allow me to see them?

Mr. HARCOURT

Certainly.