§ Mr. Rileyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, what schemes are in hand for dealing with the housing situation in Port of Spain, Trinidad, where it is estimated that 20,000 people are in need of new accommodation; and whether the local government is possessed of the necessary powers to deal with housing and the obligations of the landlords?
§ Colonel StanleyI will forward to the hon. Member a copy of a memorandum on housing in Trinidad which was prepared in the spring of last year and contains the latest information which I have as regards the position in Port-of-Spain. I will ask the Governor for an up-to-date report on the matter. Legislation regarding housing, development and rent restriction exists in Trinidad.