asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will invite the United States Government to send observers to the bacteriological trials which are to be carried out in Bahaman waters.

Two United States scientists are attending these trials.

Is every precaution being taken to prevent the poisoning which may result having effects on American fishermen who may be in the area and to prevent the bacteria doing any damage in the United States?

I have no doubt that all appropriate precautions are being taken.

On a point of order. There is a mistake in the Question. It should be "Bahamian waters "and not" Bahaman waters."