§ Mr. F. O. Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Governors have been appointed to British Guiana since 1928; whether he is aware that widespread dissatisfaction exists in the Colony because of the lack of continuity in legislative policy resulting from short-term governorships; and whether, in view of the urgent need for administrative and economic reform, he will take immediate steps to have these matters inquired into by a competent and representative body, preferably by a Royal Commission?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreFour Governors have been appointed since November, 1928. Of these, one was compelled in 1930 by ill-health to resign prematurely after holding his office for only two years, and more recently the exigencies of the Service made it necessary to transfer the late Governor, whose services were, I know, very much appreciated in the Colony, before he had completed his full term. The importance of continuity of policy is one which I have in mind in connection with all such appointments, but contingencies such as those to which1172W I have just referred cannot be foreseen. In these circumstances no grounds exist for a special inquiry in the case of British Guiana such as the hon. Member suggests.