§ 23. Mr. Mathersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to indicate his attitude towards the suggested partition of the Ijebu province, Nigeria; and whether he intends to turn clown the proposal in view of the strong opposition of the large majority of people affected?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThe Governor of Nigeria has reported that before submitting the matter for my consideration, he is awaiting representations from the party opposed to the proposal to make a portion of the existing Ijebu province independent of the remainder. I am not, therefore, able to indicate my attitude on this question at present.
§ Mr. MathersWill the right hon. Gentleman be prepared to consider a very large amount of evidence that I can show him in opposition to this proposal?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreGladly, Sir. I gather that there is both support for and opposition to the partition in the Ijebu province.