§ 19. Sir R. NEWMANasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that all Christian Missions are excluded from certain northern provinces of Nigeria; and, if so, whether he will at once take steps to remove that exclusion?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREWhile missionary activity is encouraged in many parts of the northern provinces of Nigeria it is not possible to permit it in certain of the Mahommedan Emirates, and it is not possible to take the action suggested by the hon. Member.