§ 41. Mr. Peter Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the adverse criticisms of the Colonial Development Corporation made by the Governor of British Honduras in his review of the state of the Colony on 1187 20th December, 1949; and what steps His Majesty's Government propose to take to deal with the criticisms there made.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsI am aware that the Governor expressed some disappointment with the progress made. Since then, and following the re-valuation of the British Honduras dollar on 31st December last, the Colonial Development Corporation have announced the resumption of work on their development projects.
§ Mr. SmithersIn view of the manifold difficulties of this very loyal Colony, what steps has the right hon. Gentleman taken to make sure that there is no ground for future complaint?
§ Mr. GriffithsI hope that the hon. Member heard the announcement this week about the new proposal for guaranteeing sugar supplies from British Honduras.