asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies by what date he has instructed the Governor of British Honduras to submit his proposals for relieving the one official who fulfils the functions of import and price controller, co-operative officer and development officer; and if he will take steps to hasten a decision.

Mr. Creech Jones:

A separate controller of imports has now been appointed, and I have agreed in principle to the appointment of a co-operative and social welfare officer.

Does my right hon. Friend recall that this matter has been outstanding for a period of upwards of two years and is he satisfied that necessary changes are taking place so that essential Colonial development will not be held up by trying to give too many jobs to one man to do?

Mr. Creech Jones:

No, I have already announced that in principle this decision has been taken