HC Deb 19 November 1946 vol 430 c100W
Mr. Rees-Williams

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the present composition of the Colonial Economic Development Council; and whether he will add to the council representatives from one or more of the colonial territories

Mr. Creech Jones

In addition to the six members whose names I gave the House on 9th October, I have now appointed the following to be members of the Colonial Economic and Development Council: Dr. R. B. Wellesley Cole, Dr. W. A. Lews, Mr. J. McFadyen, and Mr. G. Wansbrough. I may add that the first is an experienced African doctor and the second a distinguished West Indian economist.