§ 39. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what has been the cost to public funds of the preparation, production and distribution of the pamphlet entitled Conflict in Nigeria—the British View; whether he is aware that its content is biased in favour of the Federal 3W Government of Nigeria; and if he will accordingly invite that Government to defray a proportion of the expense.
§ Mr. FoleyA total of £2,771 including freight and distribution costs of £509. As its foreword states, the booklet seeks to put British policy in perspective and is therefore a proper charge on public funds. I consider its treatment to be factual and objective.