§ 10. Mr. Alportasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what advice is being tendered to the West African Administrations about provision by them of hostel, club and other facilities for West African students in this country, especially those in London.
§ Mr. LytteltonI have proposed to the Governments of Nigeria and the Gold Coast that their Commissioners in London should take over some of the work for Nigerian and Gold Coast students, which is at present undertaken by the Colonial Office. The two Governments have, in principle, welcomed the proposals and the financial and staff questions involved are under discussion.
I have also suggested that the Nigerian and Gold Coast Governments might provide clubs in London, similar to Malaya Hall and East Africa House, for students and others from their territories. This proposal is similarly under examination.
§ Mr. AlportIs my right hon. Friend aware that West African students in London will greatly welcome a development of this sort?