§ 30. Mr. HURDasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies if assent will be given to the suggestion of representative British West Indian bodies that Lord Olivier be chosen as one of the representatives of the sugar Colonies at the proposed conference in London this autumn on Colonial affairs?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Dr. Drummond Shiels)No such suggestion has been brought to the notice of my Noble Friend. The form of re-representation of the Colonies, Protectorates, and Mandated Territories is not yet decided, but the hon. Member may be assured that the interests of the West Indian Colonies will be adequately represented.
§ Mr. HURDMay we take it that if they desire to have direct representation it will be taken into consideration?
§ Dr. SHIELSAs I say, we have had no representation to that effect.
§ 31. Mr. HURDasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies if representations 384 have been received from the British West Indian Colonies asking for direct representation at the Empire conferences to be held in London this autumn?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe answer is in the negative.