§ 21. Mr. J. Hudsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that the Governor of Nigeria told the Christian Council and Moslem representatives, who protested against the establishment of a brewery in Lagos, that a similar industry in Accra had not led to an outbreak of incidents; and whether, in view of the recent disturbances in Accra, which were aggravated by drunkenness, he will now instruct the Governor of Nigeria to reconsider the Christian Council's protest, and do away with the brewery.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsI am not aware of the statement attributed to the Governor. The second part of the Question raises a matter which should be left to the discretion of the Governor.
§ Mr. HudsonWill my hon. Friend accept from me a verbatim account of the statement made by the Governor, as published by the Christian Council, and will he make representations to the Governor upon the matter?
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsI will certainly receive the statement and consider the matter in the light of the statement.
§ Lieut.-Commander Gurney BraithwaiteIs the specific gravity of this beer higher than that of the beer obtainable in this country? If not, how on earth do they get drunk?