HC Deb 01 April 1953 vol 513 cc149-50W
53. Mr. R. Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the party of British industrialists who recently visited the West Indies to look into the possibilities of further industrial development have yet submitted their report to him; and whether it is proposed to publish it.

Mr. Lyttelton

I have received the report of the Mission and I am consulting the West Indian Governments about its publication.

54. Mr. R. Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Timber Mission, which recently visited the West Indies to investigate the production and marketing of West Indian timbers, has now submitted its report to him; and whether it is proposed to publish this report.

Mr. Lyttelton

I have received the report and I am consulting West Indian Governments about its publication.