HC Deb 02 March 1949 vol 462 cc355-6
67. Mr. Cooper

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when it is intended to publish the Galleti Report on Industrial Development in the British Territories of the Caribbean.

Mr. Creech Jones

Copies of the draft report are at present being studied by the Governments of the West Indian Colonies concerned. On receipt of their comments I shall consult the British co-Chairman of the Caribbean Commission on the question of publication.

Mr. Cooper

Since the report was completed in June, 1948, is not it important that the information should be made available while it is current, and could not a report at least be put in the Library for Members to see?

Mr. Creech Jones

The report was a confidential statement which was ordered by the Caribbean Commission. It is through our own co-Chairman. It is not a public document. As soon as the Governors are prepared to release it, it can be put in the Library of the House.

Mr. Cooper

Can my right hon. Friend say how long he expects it will be before the report will be available?

Mr. Creech Jones

I am in consultation with the Governors concerned.