§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the apprehension being felt on the island of St. Lucia, at the steady deterioration on the standard of health, education, public works, harbour and road service, in consequence of the reduction by his Department of the grant-in-aid; and whether, in the light of this situation, he will reconsider his decision and make further moneys available to the legislature.
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§ Mr. LytteltonI am not aware of a steady deterioration of the services mentioned. The grant-in-aid for 1952 was not reduced and the question of reconsideration does not arise. Some reservations were made in the estimates and some further re-arrangement of expenditure has proved necessary during the year. The position will be reexamined shortly when the grant-in-aid for 1953 is considered.