§ 16. Mr. Turtonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Minister of State's recent visit to Montserrat; and what plans Her Majesty's Government have for the improvement of harbour facilities in that territory.
§ Mr. WhitlockMy right hon. and noble Friend Lord Shepherd visited Montserrat from 16th to 19th March.
During his visit the question of improving harbour facilities by the construction of a deep-water wharf was discussed. The Government of Montserrat are now discussing the financing of this project with the British Development Division in the Caribbean and will then submit proposals to the British Government.