§ 94. Mr. OLIVER LOCKER-LAMPSONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been drawn to the present condition of the Nigerian Bitumen Company; whether he has been approached by the company for a renewal of the Government Grant-in-Aid; and what steps the Government intend to take?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Harcourt)Yes, Sir. The Government of Southern Nigeria have already lent this company £25,000, and have recently agreed to the company suspending boring operations for six months. The company has applied for further financial assistance, and its application has been referred to the Governor.