§ 28. Mr. Skinnardasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is now in a position to announce the full composition of the Cameroons Development Corporation; and the arrangements made for its meeting.
Mr. Creech JonesAs the answer is rather long, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. SkinnardCan the Secretary of State inform us whether the chairmanship is to be a full-time appointment, or whether the Secretary for Development in Nigeria will continue to hold both posts?
Mr. Creech JonesWe are not in a position to say whether it will be fulltime work, but, as my hon. Friend is aware, the chairman is Mr. Smith, who is the Development Secretary of the Nigerian Government.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The following persons have been appointed by the Governor of Nigeria to be members of the Cameroons Development Corporation for a term of three years:
- Mr. F. E. V. Smith, Development Secretary, Nigeria (Chairman),
- The Director of Commerce and Industries, Nigeria,
- The General Manager of the Nigerian Railway,
- Mr. W. J. C. Richards,
- Mr. G. G. R. Sharp,
- Mr. Manga Williams (Member of the Legislature for the Cameroons).
§ The following have also been appointed for shorter terms of office:
- The Accountant General, Nigeria,
- Mr. H. W. Long.
§ Meetings of the Corporation were held in January and March, and another meeting will be held in May.