HC Deb 20 October 1954 vol 531 cc173-4W
64. Sir T. Moore

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will now make a report on the success, or otherwise, of the nominated Governments now administering the affairs of British Guiana; and when a return to elected Governments may be contemplated.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The Interim Government has devoted its energies mainly to drawing up and putting into operation the two-year development plan, estimated to cost £9 million. More than 40 projects are now under way, and particular emphasis is being given to the provision of housing for the poorer people and to large scale drainage and irrigation and land settlement schemes.

As for the second part of the Question. I would ask my hon. Friend to await the decision of Her Majesty's Government on the report of the Constitutional Commission which I hope to make when the report is published shortly.