§ 26. Mr. John Dugdaleasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the daily ration of men conscripted to work in the Northern Nigerian tin mines?
§ Colonel StanleyThe corn ration of 8 lbs. per head per week has been increased to 12 lbs., and other modifications have also been made in the ration scale to allow of a more balanced diet. I have asked the Governor for full particulars of the present ration scale.
§ Mr. DugdaleIn view of the fact that the right hon. and gallant Gentleman stated in reply to a Question two or three weeks ago that he was satisfied with the rations, may I ask how he could have been satisfied if he does not know what it is?
§ Colonel StanleyUndoubtedly there would have been a great deal of justice in 700 the hon. Gentleman's Supplementary Question had I said it, but I did not. What I said was that improvements had been made.