§ 16. Mr. RAMSDENasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Colony of British Honduras has found it necessary to 1677 abandon the formation of an Agricultural Department owing to lack of funds; and whether, in view of the importance of such a Department in the development of that colony, any assistance can be given for that purpose from the Imperial Exchequer?
§ Mr. AMERYSuggestions for the formation of an Agricultural Department in British Honduras received consideration some years ago but were not proceeded with owing to the financial stringency then existing. Since that date a large and active Forestry Department has been constituted; and having regard to all the local needs and circumstances, I do not consider the necessity for an Agricultural Department to be so pressing as to justify an appeal to the Imperial Exchequer.