§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps he proposes to take to prevent the indiscriminate increase of land rents on the island of Antigua; and whether he will consider the establishment of rent control and so prevent the evictions from the land of the peasants, details of which have been sent to him.
§ Mr. LytteltonThis matter is in the first instance one for the Government of Antigua. I am consulting the Governor and will communicate with the hon. Member when I have his reply.