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Oral Answers to Questions — Barbados (Youth Movement)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 November 1947.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Skinnard Mr Frederick Skinnard , Harrow East 12:00, 5 November 1947

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what assistance is being given to the Youth Movement in Barbados from funds allocated to welfare work.

Photo of Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams , Croydon South

On the assumption that my hon. Friend is referring to the organisation called the "Barbados Youth Movement," the answer is that no financial assistance from Government funds is given to this body.

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