HC Deb 12 March 1952 vol 497 c1363
28. Mr. R. W. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that restrictions on freedom of speech, freedom of movement and freedom of collective bargaining are now imposed in the Ilorin Division of Nigeria; who is responsible for this; and to what extent the Nigerian Government has power to over-ride these restrictions.

Mr. Lyttelton

I have asked the Governor of Nigeria for information on this matter and will write to the hon. Member when I receive it.

Mr. Sorensen

Does that mean that the right hon. Gentleman has no information in his possession at present about this very serious interference with the freedom of speech?

Mr. Lyttelton

Under the provisions of the Native Authority Ordinance, a native authority may control the migration of natives from or to its area and prohibit any act or conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. I have not the full information, which I am very ready to obtain.

Forward to