HC Deb 27 June 1951 vol 489 cc1376-7
55. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what conditions were attached to the grants of $7,700,000 announced by the Economic Co-operation Administration to British overseas territories for their development.

Mr. Cook

Details of the administrative procedure for obtaining the grants are under discussion with E. C. A. The only conditions of substance are that, as the grants form only part of the cost of each project, the recipient Government shall find the rest and complete the project within a reasonable time.

Colonel Hutchison

When the conditions, which I understand are in negotiation, have been finally decided upon, will the hon. Gentleman make them available, because some of the Colonies have been forced to refuse aid of this kind owing to the conditions attached on earlier occasions?

Mr. Cook

I will see that the hon. and gallant Gentleman gets a copy.