§ 60. Sir G. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what representation he made to the Government of Nigeria concerning the expulsion of the Observer and Guardian correspondent, and with what result.
§ Mr. BottomleyRepresentations have been made both orally and in writing by the High Commissioner. He has expressed concern at the deportation of a journalist who had been in Nigeria for more than three years. He has pointed out that no reason had been given by the Nigerian Government and that deportation at such notice would be liable to be regarded as discriminatory by public opinion in Britain.
The High Commissioner's request for reconsideration was not met, but there was a temporary postponement.