HC Deb 22 August 1945 vol 413 c634W
Wing-Commander Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are proposed to secure the rehabilitation and rebuilding of Georgetown, British Guiana, following the recent fire.

Mr. George Hall

The Colonial Government has prepared a Bill to provide administrative machinery for the control and financing of a lay-out on improved and modern lines of the area destroyed by fire. That Bill has been referred to the several parties interested in the area, and after any representations by them have been considered, it will be introduced into the Legislative Council. The Town Planning Adviser to the Comptroller for Development and Welfare was consulted regarding the replanning of the area and proposals are being considered for the appointment of a separate planning officer for British Guiana.