36. Mr. G. MURRAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the movement on foot in the West Indies to promote the federation of those Colonies; and whether he is prepared to take any active steps to further that project in the event of proposals being submitted to him by any unofficial conference that might be held in the West Indies to consider this subject?
§ Lieutenant-Colonel AMERYThe answer to the first part of my hon. Friend's question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, the Secretary of State is, of course, ready to give careful consideration to proposals accepted by any conference which may appear to express the general body of public opinion in the West Indian Colonies.
Mr. MURRAYHas my hon. and gallant Friend been in communication with any of the Governors of the West Indian Colonies with regard to this matter?
§ Lieutenant-Colonel AMERYI should like to have notice of that question.