West Africa (Relief Collections)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — African Colonies – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 November 1947.

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Photo of Mr Reginald Sorensen Mr Reginald Sorensen , Leyton West 12:00, 5 November 1947

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in view of the acceptance by this country of £20,000 contributed without hindrance by West African Governments to the relief of flood victims in Britain, why the collection of funds from native administrations in West Africa for the assistance of West Africans in this country is severely restricted by those Governments.