asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the amount of land acquired for small land settlement in Jamaica since May, 1938; the number of schemes of settlement already settled or being settled; and the approximate total number of persons provided for?

Nine properties have been approved for acquisition since May, 1938, totalling 11,961 acres; of these, two have actually been acquired and seven are in process of acquisition. Ten further properties are now under consideration for purchase and will be submitted shortly to the Legislative Council for approval. Twenty-two schemes (acreage 26,215) have already been settled; 12 schemes (acreage 13,278) are at present being settled; and nine schemes (acreage 11,468) are in process of acquisition for settlement. Approximately 18,530 persons have been provided for to date.

What number is it hoped to settle, when this scheme is completed?

I am afraid that I cannot give any answer to that question.