§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies by what percentage the market price of citrus fruit has increased in British Honduras since 1951, showing each year separately.
§ Mr. HareThe information is being sought from the Government of the Colony and will be circulated with the record in due course.
§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the cause of the strike of workers in the citrus growing 152W industry of British Honduras; and what steps are being taken by him to effect a settlement.
§ Mr. HareIt is understood that the strike was the result of a three months' old dispute over wages, "closed shop" and other claims. The strike was called off by the General Workers Union on 9th February. Any intervention by Government to effect a settlement would, of course, be a matter for the Government of British Honduras, not for my right hon. Friend. I am, however, asking the Governor for a report on the dispute and will communicate with the hon. Member when this is received.