§ 73. Mr. R. Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken to develop the rice industry in British Guiana.
§ Mr. Lyttelton:The Colony's consulting engineer is completing a comprehensive water control plan for the whole coastland. where rice is grown, and upwards of £750,000 has been allocated under the Colonial Development and Welfare Acts to enable a start to be made on the first stages of the plan. His Majesty's Government have undertaken to do their utmost to facilitate the raising of a loan on the London market when further finance is required. Plans for expanding the rice industry are under discussion with the Colonial Development Corporation. In the meantime, experimental work is being carried out on rice production and milling.