Mr. Creech Jones:

asked the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies what proposals for the reorganisation of local government in Jamaica are being submitted by the Governor of that Colony for local consideration; and whether the Colony can have the assistance of an experienced administrator in local government from this country?

The Local Boards have been invited to submit schemes, and one constructive scheme, drawn up by the Trelawney Board, is to be considered by a small unofficial committee appointed by the Governor. The committee's report and recommendations, after discussion by all the Local Boards, will be placed before the Legislative Council. The Governor has reported that the assist- ance of an experienced administrator in local government would be welcomed, and this matter is engaging my Noble Friend's attention.