Mr. MALONEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, seeing that it is now accepted that the family of Tetteh Quashie, in the Gold Coast, introduced and cultivated cocoa in that colony, resulting in the development of an export exceeding £30,000,000 worth of cocoa, and that the colony, to mark its appreciation of this, has recently voted £250 to the family, he is prepared to consider what other, if any, steps he can advise the Governor to take to mark British appreciation of the foundation of this industry, laid by this family, to the great benefit of the British Empire?
§ Mr. AMERYThe Colonial Government in 1927 voted the sum, of £250 to 63W certain of Quarshie's family who were aged and unable to support themselves, and propose to reconsider the matter this year. I do not consider that any other steps are possible or desirable.