HC Deb 06 April 1955 vol 539 cc97-8W
63. Sir R. Robinson

asked 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-Boyd

The 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.

JAMAICA

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.