§ 10. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what decision has been reached in the official discussions with the Chief Minister of British Guiana regarding the financial needs of that territory.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe delegation from British Guiana with whom discussions are proceeding comprises: The Governor, Sir Patrick Renison, the Financial Secretary, Mr. F. W. Essex, the Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. C. B. Jagan and the Minister for Natural Resources, Mr. E. B. Beharry. I am not yet in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. BrockwayWill the right hon. Gentleman consider very sympathetically this request for additional financial aid, in view of the fact that since the Government was reconstituted there has been encouraging progress? We do not want a situation to arise where the absence of finance would lead to a new crisis.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIt would be wiser to conduct negotiations with the delegation rather than across the Floor of the House.
§ Mr. BrockwayThat was an unnecessary remark.