§ 33. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of widespread opposition to the new Education Ordinance in Sierra Leone; and whether he will institute inquiries with a view to meeting the allegations made by native and other representatives against the ordinance?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI am not aware of any widespread opposition in Sierra Leone to the new Education Ordinance. I am informed that the Ordinance as enacted had the full support of a large committee which examined it and which was fully representative of political and educational opinion in the Colony. Subsequent to the publication of the Bill there was ample opportunity for all interested to submit their views upon it, and these received careful consideration. Subsequently the Bill was passed unanimously by the Legislative Council. In these circumstances I see no reason to intervene in the matter.
§ Mr. SorensenDo I understand that the right hon. Gentleman has had no kind of protest from the natives concerned?