HC Deb 10 March 1960 vol 619 cc612-3
9. Mr. Royle

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what consideration is being given by Her Majesty's Government to the possibility of a plan for the Caribbean area on the lines of the Colombo Plan.

Mr. Iain Macleod

This question is at present being studied by a Working Group of the Caribbean Commission.

Mr. Royle

Has the right hon. Gentleman seen reports of the United Nations Special Fund on the Caribbean in which British Guiana is mentioned for grants as well as the island territories but no mention is made of British Honduras? In view of the need for development in that Colony, will he use his influence with that Fund?

Mr. Macleod

I have not studied that document, but, in the light of what the hon. Member said, I will do so.