§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what sums are intended to be allocated from Colonial Development and Welfare funds for the benefit of Her Majesty's subjects on Pitcairn Island; what schemes they are to finance; and how soon the islanders will see these schemes put into operation.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydColonial Development and Welfare schemes to the value of nearly £1,500 have been made providing for a new engine for the island's whale boat, a film projector and generator, and a soil survey. The first two schemes have been completed. A programme of projects to develop the island's resources, involving expenditure of up to about £10,000, is at present being drawn up in consultation with the islanders and it is expected that Colonial Development and Welfare funds can be made available for any scheme that may be approved with this programme by 1960.