§ Sir J. Smedley Crookeasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the sufferings of the German Jewish refugees and the increased work in his Department in granting permits to those for whom guarantees are forthcoming and for whom homes can be found, he will appoint more temporary clerks to cope with the work?
§ Mr. LloydI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to similar questions on 8th December, 1938.
§ Mr. Lathanasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of 1830W the fact that His Majesty's Government have promised land for refugee settlement in British Guiana, they will work out a definite scheme for the development and settlement of that country, without waiting for the elaboration of an international scheme?
Mr. M. MacDonaldA committee was appointed some months ago in British Guiana to consider and advise what steps are practicable to expedite the development of the economic resources of the interior of the Colony, and its report is expected shortly. Any proposals that may be put forward would, of course, have to take into account the proposals made regarding refugee settlement.
With regard to the settlement of refugees, as has already been announced, His Majesty's Government are prepared to give facilities to any committee of investigation which is authorised to go to British Guiana, and to assist such a committee with the services of one of their own experienced officials. His Majesty's Government are ready to play their part in this work as soon as the necessary plans can be made.