HC Deb 20 October 1954 vol 531 c1212
68. Sir R. Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will give a report on the present conditions in British Guiana.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The situation in the Colony generally is quiet. There have been no serious labour disputes, sugar production is well up on last year and the rice crop is expected to be a record one. The people generally are taking an increasing interest in the Development Plan and they are being encouraged to put forward local "self-help" schemes. I regret to say, however, that extremist leaders so far appear to retain much of their influence and the underlying situation still gives cause for concern.