HC Deb 18 December 1946 vol 431 c1948
28. Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that in March, 1946, the Jamaica House of Representatives passed a resolution requesting the introduction of legislation to prevent the expansion of chain stores and the entry of wholesale merchants into retail trade; and what action the Government of Jamaica have taken to introduce legislation for this purpose.

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes, Sir. The Governor of Jamaica has appointed a committee to consider this resolution and to submit concrete proposals as to what action, if any, it may be possible or desirable to take in the matter. The committee has not vet submitted a report.

Lieut.-Commander Gurney Braithwaite

Does this mean that there has been an extension of the Co-operative societies in Jamaica?