§ 12. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the present developments in the proposals for the federation of the West Indies.
§ Mr. LytteltonIt is proposed to hold a conference on West Indian federation 2070 in London in April, attended by representatives of Jamaica, Trinidad, the Leeward Islands (excluding the Virgin Islands), the Windward Islands and, I hope, Barbados. Those territories which have not accepted the principle of federation have been invited to send observers.
§ Mr. HughesAs the Minister has strongly and frequently expressed himself in favour of the principle of federation in other parts of the world, why does he not pursue this principle more energetically in regard to the West Indies?
§ Mr. LytteltonThe hon. and learned Member will know that circumstances alter cases.