§ 16. Mr. Braineasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what functions are performed by the Regional Economic Committee in the British West Indies.
§ Mr. LytteltonThe Committee is a consultative body which advises the colonial Governments concerned on economic matters of regional significance. It provides a means for the exchange of economic information between them and it also advises on all matters relating to the British Caribbean Trade Commissioner Service in Canada and the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. BraineIs my right hon. Friend aware that, judging by the very authoritative report of Sir George Seel on development and welfare in the West Indies, this body seems to have achieved very little since its inception? Can my right hon. Friend say who are its members and by whom they are appointed?
§ Mr. LytteltonI cannot give that information without notice, but I think they have done some useful work.