§ 23. Mr. Sorensenasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any report respecting the progress of Fourah Bay College; and whether financial assistance is being or will be granted to the institution to enable it to operate efficiently?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanNo recent report on the progress of Fourah Bay College has been received in the Colonial Office. Financial assistance in "the form of a grant of £200 per annum is given to the College by the Sierra Leone Government. As far as my Noble Friend is aware, no request for further assistance to enable the institute to operate efficiently has been received from the College authorities.
§ Mr. SorensenWill the right hon. Gentleman make a special inquiry about the College, which is doing work of great value, with a view to giving financial assistance to it if necessary?
§ Mr. MacmillanYes, Sir. I would be very glad to do so.