§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has considered the petition presented by certain inhabitants of Bonthe-Sherbro, Sierra Leone, respecting alleged inadequate compensation; and whether any steps are being taken to meet the grievance contained in the petition?
§ Colonel StanleyI understand that the petition referred to by my hon. Friend is being forwarded to my right hon. Friend through the Governor of Sierra Leone, as is required by the Colonial 1039W regulations. When he has received it, together with the Governor's comments, he will give the matter his careful consideration.