§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action he is taking to enable British Guiana to achieve independence; and if he is now able to announce the decision of Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. MaudlingMy hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary visited British Guiana in mid-March and reached agreement with the Governor and the leaders of the three political parties, on the need for preliminary discussions in British Guiana of constitutional problems and safeguards. I am awaiting the outcome of these discussions.