§ 104. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet reached a decision regarding the future of ex-German plantations in the Cameroons; whether the possibility of cooperative ownership has been explored; who is now operating the plantations; and to whom are the profits paid.
§ Mr. George HallThe future of the ex-German plantations in the Cameroons is at present under examination by myself and the Governor of Nigeria with a view to determining how these properties can be best used to the advantage of the people of the Territory. My hon. Friend can be assured that the possibility of cooperative ownership will not be overlooked in this examination. The plantations are at present administered by the Custodian of Enemy Property and under the normal procedure in such cases any profits made on the Custodian's operations would be credited to his accounts.