HC Deb 14 July 1910 vol 19 cc745-6W
Mr. WEDGWOOD

asked the Under-Secretary for the Colonies whether he has yet taken any steps to prevent further alienation of tribal lands by native chiefs to whites in the Gold Coast Colony or other Colonies on the West Coast; and whether he can say if the alienations made already to rubber and other companies have received such final sanction by the Governor, the High Court, or the Colonial Office as makes the transaction secure and irrevocable?

Colonel SEELY

The attention of the Secretary of State has been drawn to the somewhat extensive alienation of native lands which is going on in the Colony of the Gold Coast, and he has asked the Governor to report whether any additional safeguards for native rights are required.