§ 26. Mr. Skinnardasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is prepared to consider plans for the running of the Nigerian palm oil industry on a co-operative basis as the only method by which the Nigerian industry can preserve its democratic nature while competing effectively with plantation methods of production elsewhere.
§ Mr. georģe HallI am anxious to see as full a development as possible of the Co-operative movement in Nigeria. I should welcome an extension of the cooperative practice in the palm oil and palm kernel industry. The Nigerian Government are considering what additional steps they can take to further the efficiency of the industry.
§ Mr. SkinnardWould my right hon. Friend consider inviting the co-operation of the Co-operative movement in this country in this matter?
§ Mr. HallAs I have replied to a previous supplementary question, we arc in constant touch with the Co-operative movement in connection with this matter.
§ Sir Frank SandersonIs not the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is in the interests both of Nigeria and of this country that palm kernels should be shipped here, where there is a demand both for the meal and for the oil extracted therefrom?