HC Deb 28 April 1969 vol 782 cc151-2W
19. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will recommend the setting up of a Royal Commission to investigate the recent events in Anguilla.

Mr. Foley

No.

27. Miss Lestor

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what approaches have been made to the St. Kitts authorities to ensure that postal communications for Anguilla reach that island.

Mr. Foley

The restoration of postal services to Anguilla is one of a number of problems which arise from the situation in Anguilla. We are making every effort to discuss these problems with those concerned and to ensure that postal services are resumed as quickly as possible.

39. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied with the co-ordination of the home information policy regarding the invasion of Anguilla; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Foley

As the hon. Gentleman has already been informed, there was no invasion of Anguilla. I am satisfied that the requisite information was made available to the press with regard to the despatch of troops and police to Anguilla and the installation of Her Majesty's Commissioner on the island.

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the draft constitution for Anguilla on which Mr. Holcomb set to work.

Mr. Whitlock

No. Copies of the draft "Constitution of the Republic of Anguilla" have however been placed in the Library of the House.

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will give details of the houses burnt out in Anguilla since October, 1968.

Mr. Whitlock

So far as I am aware no houses have been burnt out in Anguilla since October, 1968.

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) how many rifles and shotguns have been handed in in Anguilla; and if he will give details.

(2) how many rifles and shotguns have been discovered by the British authorities in Anguilla since they took over; and if he will give details.

Mr. Whitlock

Eight rifles, 22 shot guns, four pistols, and some 800 rounds of ammunition have been handed in. In addition two rifles, two carbines, 13 rounds of ammunition and an anti-tank rifle have been discovered.

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will give details of the murders in Anguilla since October, 1968.

Mr. Whitlock

There have been no cases of murder in Anguilla since October, 1968.