HC Deb 07 February 1951 vol 483 c201W
99. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what adjustments have been made in the Ten Year Development Plan for Nigeria as the result of lack of revenue; and what action is being taken by the Nigerian Government to secure additional funds to implement the whole plan.

Mr. J. Griffiths

The revised plan has not yet been laid before the Nigerian Legislative Council and I am still in consultation with the Governor on it. I expect that it will be laid before the Legislative Council at its meeting next month and at that time I should be very glad to deal with the point raised. But I think that a statement by me at present would be premature.

Forward to