Mr. CATHCART WASONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, as stated by those who purport to represent the views of chiefs and other natives from Southern Nigeria now visiting this country, the Government proposes to transfer the ownership of the land in Southern Nigeria from the native communities to the Crown or to dispossess the natives of their land?
Mr. HARCOURTNo, Sir. The Government have never made, have never entertained, and would not entertain such a proposal.