§ 91. Mr. T. Reidasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what was the value of damage done in recent riots in Grenada; and to what extent the cost was met by the culprits, the property owners, the Colonial Government and the British taxpayer, respectively.
§ Mr. LytteltonDamage incurred during the Grenada strike is now estimated at about £65,000. An accurate assessment is impossible since the principal claims relate to unharvested crops alleged to have been stolen. No part of the cost has been met by the culprits or the United Kingdom taxpayer. A claim by the local agricultural association for compensation amounting to £45,036 in respect of uninsured or uninsurable losses incurred by private owners is now being considered by the Grenada Government. The Grenada Government will also meet the cost of repairing or replacing Government property.