HC Deb 25 July 1951 vol 491 cc61-2W
74. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the plans of the Government of Barbados for the acquisition of estates owned by people in this country; and whether they will give consideration to the establishment of peasant co-operatives for the working of such estates.

Mr. Cook

I am informed that the Barbados Government have no plans for compulsory acquisition of estates owned by persons in this country.