86. Miss Leeasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made towards carrying out the recommendations in the Report on the Drainage and Irrigation Problems of British Guiana, by Gerald Lacey.
§ Mr. LytteltonThe separate Drainage and Irrigation Department recommended by Mr. Lacey has been established and will soon take over responsibility for legislation on water control and for drainage and irrigation rates.
Modifications recommended to the Boerasirie Project have been accepted, and funds have been provided for preliminary works and surveys in connection with other schemes.