§ 37. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of discontent in respect of salaries and cost-of-living adjustments affecting British colonial officers in Aden; what action is being taken to ensure equitable treatment of these officers; and what long-term consideration is being given to their future position.
§ Mr. ProfumoA review of salaries has recently been carried out in both the Colony and the Protectorate. The proposals made have been implemented for the Colony and those for the Protectorate staffs are at present under urgent consideration. The Aden Government have recently been informed by officers through their associations that they are dissatisfied with some of the terms of the revision and are considering these representations.
§ Mr. SorensenDo I take it from the hon. Gentleman's reply that it is recognised that there is discontent among some branches of the Service, and that their very justifiable claims will be sympathetically reconsidered?
§ Mr. ProfumoI think that when the hon. Gentleman reads my Answer he will be satisfied.