§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what consideration has been given to the future administration of government in Pitcairn Island; whether he is satisfied that contact with the outside world through regular visits from passing passenger ships is likely to be maintained as at present; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe affairs of the island are conducted by an Island Council and responsibility for the administration rests with the Governor of Fiji. No change is contemplated in these arrangements. The Governor of Fiji is considering the possibility of arranging more frequent visits to the island by administrative, professional and technical officers in the Fiji Service.
I do not know of any proposal to change the existing arrangements whereby passenger lines call at the island.