§ 90. Mr. Turtonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Syrians have entered the Gold Coast during the last five years; how many Europeans and other nationals have entered the Gold Coast in the same period; and what restrictions there are on Syrians purchasing land for trading or agricultural purposes.
§ Mr. George HallThree hundred and thirty-five Syrians entered the Gold90W Coast and 326 departed during the last five years. During the same period 8,869 European and other nationals entered the Gold Coast, a large proportion being either in transit or merely temporary residents. Figures for departures are not available; but it is not considered that the resident European population has shown much increase. Apart from certain restrictions as to mineral and oil rights there are no legal restrictions on the holding of land by aliens in the Gold Coast, with the exception of the Northern Territories where all native lands have to be administered by the Governor for the-common benefit of the native population, and occupation by non-natives is strictly regulated.