HC Deb 23 October 1946 vol 427 c388W
117. Mr. Turton

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has considered the petition of Mr. Joseph O. Balogun, complaining that Nigerian farmers have lost the sum of £16,000 through being prevented in 1941 from exporting 9.000 tons of maize to Canada; and whether due compensation will be granted for this loss.

Mr. Creech Jones

This matter was carefully considered by my predecessor who saw no reason to depart from the decision of his predecessor in 1942, The action by the Nigerian Government was taken on grounds of public policy and there appeared no grounds for their intervention or for the payment of compensation. I regret that I am unable to alter the decision taken.