HC Deb 01 October 1941 vol 374 cc609-10W
29. Dr. Morgan

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, whether he can state the figures for convictions for predial larceny in the Island of Trinidad for the years subsequent to the report of the Forster Commission; and whether the local committee on this subject has made valuable suggestions and done good work?

Mr. Whiteley

Convictions for predial larceny in Trinidad were as follow:

1937 24
1938 36

Inquiry is being made of the Governor as to the numbers in 1939 and 1940; and also as to the last part of the Question.