§ 42. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is 1306 aware of the growing death rate from tuberculosis in British Guiana; and whether he is prepared to grant funds to the British Guiana Society for the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis to purchase an X-ray plant for their dispensary.
Mr. Creech JonesI am aware of the seriousness of this problem. The Government of British Guiana has made provision for improving tuberculosis services in its 10-year development plan.
§ Mr. DaviesMay I ask my right hon. Friend, irrespective of the answer he has given, if he has arrived at any definite answer whether a small grant can be given to this society?
Mr. Creech JonesWe have made a very substantial grant under the Colonial. Development and Welfare Act for tuberculosis services, and part of the 10-year programme makes provision in regard to this particular disease.