HC Deb 09 December 1952 vol 509 c49W
Mr. D. Jones

asked 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. Lyttelton

This 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.