Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the feeling in Bombali Sebora Chiefdom district of Sierra Leone, concerning the reinstatement of Paramount Chief Bai Sebora Kamal, that his conduct has been criticised as subversive of good government and that consequently his people resent paying taxes to him; and whether reconsideration may be given to his reinstatement in view of this, their recourse to passive resistance and the possibility of disturbance if the present course is persisted in.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI understand that while such feeling exists it is not the majority view. The decision of the Sierra Leone Government to reinstate Bai Sebora Kamal II was made after careful consideration of all the circumstances, and when sound administrative arrangements for the future of the chiefdom had been worked out. Local taxes are being paid, and there is reason to hope that there will be no disturbances.
I see no reason to intervene.