§ Sir Thomas ArnoldTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will describe the relationship between the dependant territories in the Caribbean and the regional secretariat in Barbados, and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryThe secretariat is responsible for co-ordinating and managing those aspects of our policy towards the Caribbean dependent territories which are best dealt with in the region. The secretariat liaises with and supports governors and chief Ministers on matters relating to the promotion of economic development and good government and manages FCO and ODA financial resources available to the territories.