§ Dr. WORSFOLDasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the bishops and clergy of the Anglican Church in Nigeria are forbidden by the Government to preach Christianity in the northern provinces of Nigeria, whilst the priests of the Moslem religion have full liberty to propagate the tenets of their faith anywhere in these districts; and will he take such measures forthwith as will give ministers of Christianity and Christians generally the same religious freedom as that enjoyed by Mohammedans?
§ Lieut.-Colonel AMERYIn the Moslem emirates of the Northern Provinces it has not been found possible to allow Christian missions to operate freely The policy which has been adopted by the Nigerian Government in this matter is one which, in the opinion of the offcers of greatest, experience in the administration of the country, is necessary in the interests of peace, order, and good government; and it is justified by the complete loyalty shown by the Moslem population during the War. It is not, however, the case that the preaching of Christianity in the Northern Provinces of Nigeria is forbidden. There is an ample field for missionary work for many years to come in the extensive pagan districts as well as in the non-European reservations in the townships.