34. Mr. Cooperasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when he expects to have a report from the Governor of Nigeria regarding the dissatisfaction in the Cameroons Development Corporation resulting from the inefficient management, about which information has been given to him; what action is intended to be taken; and if he will make a statement of policy in regard to the future management of the Corporation.
§ Mr. CookMy right hon. Friend has received from the Governor information on certain matters of detail raised by my hon. Friend which will be communicated to him by letter. On the question of policy, I invite my hon. Friend's attention to the reply which I gave him on 4th April. The Corporation is a statutory body, and questions relating to its management are for the Nigerian Government. 210 The Governor is satisfied that no formal inquiry into its affairs is necessary.
Mr. CooperHow does my hon. Friend account for the fact that during the past three or four years over half the European staff have been dismissed or have resigned in disgust due to the opposition they have found to any constructive suggestions which they have put to the present Chairman, and could he go further in this matter, because if it is allowed to drift he will find that serious troubles will arise?
§ Mr. CookIf my hon. Friend will await the communication from my right hon. Friend I think he will be satisfied.