§ 35. Mr. George Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what plans have been made by the Government of British Guiana to provide housing at low 381 rents; and whether he is satisfied such plans are adequate to meet the need for improved housing conditions in this colony.
§ Mr. George HallA Rural Housing Committee was appointed in 1943, and, arising out of its report, a free grant of £16,130 and a loan of £9,766 have been made for an experimental scheme in one district. A further free grant of £26,050 for houses in rural areas has also been made. A scheme of housing in Georgetown has also been started, to build some 48 new houses to alleviate the worst of the situation. The urgent needs of housing are being fully considered in the Colony's 10 year development plan and it is hoped to allocate at least some £200,000 to £300,000 to housing.