§ 118. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what funds are being allocated to the Falkland Islands under the Colonial Development and Welfare Act; and what plans have been made to associate the people of the colony with the decisions for the expenditure of these funds.
Mr. Creech JonesThe sum allocated is £150,000; opportunity will be given to the people of the Colony to express their views on the programme of expenditure of this sum. The best method for doing this will be considered by the new Governor, who leaves this week to take up his appointment.
§ 127. Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will consider the reform of the constitution of the Falkland Islands to provide for the inclusion of elected representatives in both the executive and legislative councils.
Mr. Creech JonesProposals for the reform of the constitution of the Falkland Islands have been under consideration for some time. I propose to await the recommendations of the new Governor in the light of his local connections.
§ Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what plans the Government of the Falkland Islands has for the construction of roads in the Colony.
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Mr. Creech JonesCertain proposals for a road across East Falkland are at present under consideration along with various other schemes of development which are being referred to the new Governor.