HC Deb 26 April 1950 vol 474 cc939-40
10. Mr. Peter Smithers

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what measures he is taking to promote the social and economic welfare of the Maya inhabitants of British Honduras.

Mr. J. Griffiths

The Governor hopes in due course to create a special post of Maya Welfare Officer, who would be responsible for investigating and dealing with the special problems of the Maya Indians, and for maintaining close contact with them on behalf of the Government.

Mr. Smithers

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is his policy to give priority to getting settled on the land those who are already resident in the Colony, as opposed to any people who may be brought in from outside?

Mr. Griffiths

That raises a very much wider issue, and I would rather see that question on the Order Paper.