HC Deb 21 March 1967 vol 743 c1435
25. Mr. Wood

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what information he has about the reception by Nevis and Anguilla of the constitutional arrangements with regard to local councils in those islands.

Mr. George Thomas

I understand that the necessary arrangements are proceeding and I am not aware that any difficulties have arisen since the inauguration of Statehood.

Mr. Wood

Would the hon. Gentleman not agree that considerable opposition to these proposals still exists? What can the British Government still do to allay the very real fears which are entertained?

Mr. Thomas

My understanding is that a great deal of the feeling has died down. I believe that we must now give a fair chance to the Statehood which is being inaugurated.