HC Deb 28 June 1944 vol 401 c706
23. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what consideration he has given to the memorial presented to him on his visit to the West Coast of Africa last year by organisations including the National Congress of British West Africa, the Ratepayers' Association and the West African Youth League; and what steps he proposes to take to implement the concrete proposals made in the Memorial.

Colonel Stanley

I have given careful consideration to the memorial referred to by the hon. Member and I have communicated with the Governor of Sierra Leone with a view to a full reply being returned to the petitioners on my behalf. I will ask the Governor for a copy of the reply actually sent and forward it to the hon. Member.

Mr. Gallacher

In view of the very interesting and valuable character of the memorial, would the Minister consider placing a copy in the Library?

Colonel Stanley

It is certainly long and interesting. The first item, which might appeal to the hon. Member, was a 'proposal that the control and ownership of minerals should be transferred from the Government back to private hands.

Mr. Gallaeher rose.

Mr. Speaker

I have called the next Question; the hon. Member is too late.