asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what reply he has sent, or proposes to send, to the syndicate which has offered to acquire the Milk River Baths in Jamaica and develop them as a modern pleasure resort.

The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Ivor Thomas):

This inquiry is at present being considered by the Government of Jamaica, with whom it rests to decide what response should be made to it.

Can the Under-Secretary assure the House that no obstacle will be put into the way either in Jamaica or by His Majesty's Government of any reasonable and legitimate schemes for the development of this very useful asset to the tourist trade?

Mr. Thomas:

This question is one that must, I think, be left to the Government of Jamaica.