asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will now make a comprehensive statement on the recent unrest in Trinidad and on the events leading up to the police raid on the oilworkers' union premises; if he is satisfied that the repudiation by the police of responsibility for the destruction of the printing press on these premises is well-founded; and what action is being taken against police or other officials guilty of acts of violence and mass intimidation.

Mr. Creech Jones:

In reply to the first part of my hon. Friend's Question, and to his references to the action taken by the police or other officials, I would refer to the statement I made to the House on 26th February. As regards the alleged destruction of the printing press, I am now informed by the acting Governor that no representations have been received from Butler's Union that the press was damaged and he is entirely satisfied that there is no vestige of truth in the allegation that the police damaged it The five police officers who entered the premises have given definite assurances that they in no way interfered with the press.