§ 30. Mr. D. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what methods are used by the West Indian Governments to make known to the population of their Territories the educational opportunities and assistance offered by, and through, the United Nations and the Caribbean Commission; and whether he is satisfied that such information is known to all the persons who might benefit from such opportunities and by such assistance as is offered.
§ Mr. LytteltonI cannot say exactly what the arrangements are, but, if the hon. Member will supply me with any information which leads him to think that they are inadequate, I will make inquiries.
§ Mr. JonesIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have already sent him information from Grenada to show that the local government had not taken any initiative in making these facilities available to the people, but that, when people got the information, they placed all obstacles in the way of their taking advantage of it?
§ Mr. LytteltonThat is not in accordance with my information. Prima facie, I think the publicity arrangements for these awards are adequate. There were 219 applicants from British Caribbean Territories in 1951 for 30 scholarships offered through the Caribbean Commission, and British West Indians secured 24 of the 30 places.