HC Deb 11 March 1965 vol 708 cc128-9W
33. Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he is taking to assist in the promotion of the Commonwealth Games in Jamaica in 1966, and to encourage British participation in this event.

62. Mr. Rowland

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will encourage British participation in the swimming events of the Commonwealth Games in Jamaica in 1966.

Mr. Denis Howell

The Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Committee and his General Secretary have been asked to formulate specific plans for participation of United Kingdom teams in the Games. When these plans have developed further I shall be discussing the question with the Sports Council and with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. The Government hope that it will be possible to organise the United Kingdom participation in the Games on a worthwhile scale. The formulation of the programme is a matter for the Commonwealth Games Committee but if swimming events are included my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations and I will certainly raise no objection.