HC Deb 08 November 1966 vol 735 c245W
Mr. Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what visits have been made since October, 1964, to British colonies in the Pacific Ocean by or on behalf of the Colonial Office; between what dates these visits were made; with what terms of reference; and at what cost.

Mr. Frederick Lee

I understand the hon. Member's Question to refer to visits made by outside bodies on behalf of the Colonial Office.

There was one such visit. On the invitation of my predecessor, Mr. O. V. Garratt, Dr. T. E. Morris and Mrs. B. Serota accompanied by an official visited the four Pacific Territories between 25th February and 3rd April this year. Their terms of reference were: To review the provisions for the treatment of offenders, their care and custody and the arrangements for rehabilitation; and to give Colonial Governments the benefit of their advice. The cost was £6,416.