§ Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any further statement to make concerning the disturbances in British Guiana?
Mr. M. MacDonaldYes, Sir. I regret to say that there have been further labour troubles in the Berbice District involving stoppage of work on three estates. On one of these estates some cane fields were set on fire and on all three telephone wires were cut. In view of the situation generally, the Governor has applied to these three estates the special provisions of the British Guiana Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Ordinance relating to disturbed districts. I am hopeful that the measures which have been taken will produce a calmer atmosphere in which further negotiations for a peaceful settlement of the matters under dispute can be undertaken.