asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will consider establishing a West African office and showroom for West African products and information, centrally located in London.

The establishment of a combined West African office was considered, but in deference to local opinion the Governments of Nigeria and the Gold Coast decided to set up separate offices and have made some provision in their current budgets. It is hoped that the offices will be in one building. The question of representation for Sierra Leone and the Gambia is being further considered.