§ 74. Mr. C. Royleasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps he is taking to resolve the situation in British Guiana.
§ 75. Mr. Hornbyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement about the present situation in British Guiana.
§ Mr. SandysA general strike has been in progress since 20th April. On the advice of his Ministers, the Governor declared a state of emergency on the 8th May. Responsibility for labour matters rests with British Guiana Ministers. I have asked my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, who is in the Caribbean for other reasons, to visit Georgetown and to report to me on the situation.