§ 28. Mr. R. Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether an experienced agricultural officer has yet been appointed as development officer in St. Lucia.
§ Mr. LytteltonNo, Sir. I am anxious that this post should be filled as soon as possible, but as I stated in reply to the 1158 hon. Member for The Hartlepools (Mr. D. Jones) on 10th November, it is difficult to find a man with the requisite special experience of agriculture and development work in the tropics. Several people approached have declined or proved not to be available.
§ 29. Mr. R. Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when it is proposed to commence work on the new roads planned in connection with the proposed agricultural development of St. Lucia.
§ Mr. LytteltonGrants from colonial development and welfare funds amounting to some £58,000 have been made for the construction and improvement of roads and tracks, and work has already begun. A further sum of £92,000 is earmarked for the same purpose.