HC Deb 22 September 1948 vol 456 cc869-70
30. Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what recommendations have been made by the Committee which has reported on the staffing of the public services in Nigeria by Nigerians; and which of these recommendations are to be adopted by the local government.

Mr. Creech Jones

I have arranged for a copy of the Commission's Reps to be placed in the Library of the House. The Governor has warmly welcomed the Commission's recommendations, and, subject to further discussion on certain points of detail and organisation, has approved all their main proposals.

Mr. H. D. Hughes

Is my right hon. Friend aware that this Committee, on which was a substantial African majority, including various Nigerian leaders, reached a unanimous report recommending a scholarship scheme of £250,000, and, in view of the tremendous success of this development and its warm reception in the national Press of Nigeria, will he recommend the Governments of other Colonies to establish similar schemes?

Mr. Creech Jones

Certainly, the Report will be brought to the notice of other Governments, and I hope that hon. Members will also read the copy which has been placed in the Library of this House.