HC Deb 23 January 1957 vol 563 c193
36. Mr. Benn

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies under what conditions of labour the prisoners and inmates of a mental home in Zanzibar are establishing timber plantations in the KichwelePangeni area.

Mr. Profumo

The prisoners employed in these timber plantations are housed at the site in sound, weather-proof dormitories and receive approved prison diet and all services provided in the central prison. No inmates of any mental home are so employed.

Mr. Benn

Is the hon. Gentleman satisfied that the arrangements made for this work do not contravene the antislavery Convention to which Her Majesty's Government have now become parties?

Mr. Profumo

I am satisfied that I have answered the Question on the Order Paper.

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