TNAG-1218-FCO40-1523-Future-of-the-Dependent-Territories-1983 — Page 70

ANGUILLA

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1.

Present Anguilla Government does not contemplate independence in this decade.

2.

No further constitutional advance of significance

possible in the interim.

3.

Need to help build up a viable economy. With no natural resources, this must be based on tourism. Aid will be needed for some years yet to build up both economic and social

infrastructure.

4.

Formerly part of the Associated State of St Kitts-Nevis-

Anguilla, Anguilla was finally and formally separated from the

State in December 1980 and assumed Dependent Territory status.

It was given a revised constitution in April 1982 which provided

for normal Ministerial type government, with the Governor

retaining only certain limited powers relating to defence,

internal affairs, police (including internal security) and the

Public Service.

5.

A number of tourist developments are now nearing completion, and the first should soon be in business. It is

expected that the territory will cease to require budgetary aid

by the end of 1983.

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