HC Deb 23 July 1956 vol 557 cc5-6W
53. Mr. Fenner Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the announcement made by Dr. Azikiwe, Prime Minister of Eastern Nigeria, of his impending resignation and that of his Government arising from differences with the Governor and the Colonial Office on financial policy.

55. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action he has taken in the dispute between the Governor of East Nigeria and Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe the Premier of that Region, in connection with the banking policy of the East Nigerian Government; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Hare

My right hon. Friend will make a full statement tomorrow.

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