asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what was the origin of the disturbance on 2nd January at Idaure Ondo in western Nigeria; and whether the land dispute has now been settled.

More than 400 people attacked with sticks and stones a survey party which was demarcating a boundary in conformity with a High Court judgment delivered in 1943. The use of tear gas proved ineffective and after 11 of the police had been injured, and the crowd had been repeatedly warned that they would be fired on if they did not disperse and one volley had been fired without effect, it was necessary to fire 27 shots before the crowd withdrew.

I take it from that that the dispute has now been settled entirely.

The dispute was settled by a High Court judgment, and it was while a survey party was enforcing the High Court judgment after every precaution had been taken that this most regrettable incident occurred. There have been no further incidents.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will give details in respect of the Nigerian elections, including successful party representation.

Since the information asked for by the hon. Member involves, amongst other things, a list of the 386 elected members of the Nigerian legislatures I am arranging for it to be placed in the Library.