asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement about the present situation in British Guiana; and what action he proposes to take in respect of that colony after its forthcoming general election.

The inter-racial violence associated with the sugar strike earlier this year has ceased. The Legislature stands dissolved and the electoral campaigns of the parties contesting the elections to be held on 7th December are in full swing.As regards the second part of the Question, we are committed to holding a constitutional conference after the elections to settle outstanding constitutional issues and to fix a date for independence. I cannot at this stage say when the conference will be held.