§ 63. Sir R. Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken to encourage the production of animal feeding stuffs in the West Indies.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe following is a list of developments which have taken place since my reply to my hon. Friend on 27th January, 1954:
BRITISH GUIANA
The Government Marketing Division has expanded the operations of the processing factory for animal feeds.
98WJAMAICA
The manufacture of feedingstuffs with the maximum use of local ingredients has been expanded. A new factory is producing dried grass.
BARBADOS
Corn production for use in local mixed feed is being stimulated by the offer of guaranteed prices.
ANTIGUA
A factory for the production of cotton seed oil and cake is nearing completion.
ST. LUCIA
The establishment of a coconut products factory is encouraging the full use of residual copra meal as animal feedstuff.
BRITISH HONDURAS
Plans for the long term expansion of maize and pulp production are under consideration.