HC Deb 18 February 1954 vol 523 c243W
Mr. Mason

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what amount of capital has been invested in British Guiana by American interests over the last five years; and the total invested from other sources over the same period.

Mr. Lyttelton

, pursuant to his right hon. Friend's reply [Official Report, 5th February, 1954; Vol. 523, c. 79–80], supplied the following further information.

The estimated total investments in British Guiana by United States interests and other interests during the period 1948–52 were £1 million and £10.9 million respectively. Figures for 1953 are not yet available.