§ 12. Mr. Sorensenasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will pay particular attention to the extension of education in Nigeria; what action he proposes to take to meet the particular grievances among the teachers in Nigeria; and whether he proposes to.establish compulsory education in that Colony?
§ Mr. George HallYes, Sir. The grievances of mission teachers concerning their conditions of service are receiving active and sympathetic consideration by the Government of Nigeria, with a view to effecting some improvement. As regards the last part of the Question, my hon. Friend is aware of the difficulties of introducing compulsory education in Nigeria. When, however, funds become available under the new Colonial Development Act, an extension of education facilities will be undertaken as rapidly as circumstances permit.
§ Mr. SorensenHas the number of children receiving education grown in recent years or diminished?
§ Mr. HallIf my hon. Friend will put that Question on the Paper I will endeavour to give him the answer.