HC Deb 19 December 1961 vol 651 c1118
16. Mr. G. M. Thomson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what consultations he is planning with the Governments of Trinidad and the Windward and Leeward Islands regarding a future form of association between their Territories.

Mr. Maudling

I intend to visit Port-of-Spain and stay with the Governor-General in mid-January.

During my stay, I shall have talks with West Indian Government leaders about the current situation.

Mr. Thomson

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that we welcome his announcement and wish him well in these talks, because of the urgency of the problems which are faced, especially in the smaller islands?

Mr. Maudling

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. These are both urgent and tangled problems.