§ 84. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken to establish the universities in the West Indies and West Africa, as recommended' by recent commissions of inquiry.
§ Mr. Georģe Hall:The recommendation of the Irvine Committee on Higher Education in the West Indies for the setting up of a university college and eventually of a full university has my entire support. The views of the West Indian Governments are generally favourable but replies are not yet complete. I recently proposed to the Governors certain action for carrying out the recommendation, and am awaiting their replies.
Further, since it is clear that certain of the problems connected with the setting up of the university college. can be more fully considered on the spot, arrangements have been made for a delegation from the London University to visit Jamaica and Trinidad and consult with the local authorities. This delegation left last week.
208WAs regards West Africa, I am not yet in a position to add anything to the answer given to the lion. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Mr. Turton) on 20th March.