§ 59. Mr. Palingasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any steps are being taken to promote a land settlement scheme on the Island of St. Helena?
Mr. M. MacDonaldYes, Sir. An experimental scheme for the establishment of 12 small holdings with cottages has been approved. Five cottages have been built and occupied, and four others are nearing completion. The extension of the scheme is now under consideration, and legislation to facilitate the acquisition of land for this and other purposes has been enacted.