HC Deb 26 October 1949 vol 468 c144W
22. Mr. Erroll

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is prepared to reconsider the decision of the Legislative Council of the Gold Coast and arrange for compensation to be paid to small traders in distress who suffered damage and loss during the rioting in Accra.

Mr. Creech Jones

This is a matter for the Legislative Council which decided in April last against making anyex gratia grants.

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