§ 34. Mr. Jacksonasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what official requests he has received for assistance from Nigeria following the defeat of the military coup there.
§ Mr. BottomleyNone, Sir.
But as the House will have noted, the British High Commissioner has been instructed to maintain close and continuous contact with the new Military Government. In the view of Her Majesty's Government no further formal act of recognition of the new régime is necessary.
§ Mr. JacksonCan the Minister say whether he considers the policy of the new military régime in Nigeria will be one likely to be friendly towards Britain and the Commonwealth?
§ Mr. BottomleyThis statement has been made by General Ironsi himself and there is no reason to doubt his word.