§ 7. Mr. Dodds-Parkerasked the Minister of Overseas Development what action is proposed, direct or through the Commonwealth Development Corporation, to help the Cayman Island authorities by the appointment of expert advisers for development and negotiation of projects submitted to them.
§ Mr. WhitakerExpert advice has been given to the Cayman Island authorities by the British Development Division in the Caribbean, and by other officers provided under British technical assistance.
A development unit with an economist has been established, together with a development committee and planning board. A representative of the Commonwealth Development Corporation will be visiting the islands this month.
§ Mr. Dodds-ParkerI am sure that everybody in the islands will be delighted to hear that. It has taken many years to get the Government to take any interest in the islands, which earn a substantial amount in dollars for the sterling balances in this country.
§ Mr. WhitakerThe hon. Gentleman will be glad to hear that surveys are now being planned, including a harbour survey, a study of water feasibility and a study of the reorganisation of the school system along comprehensive lines.