§ 55. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister what steps have been taken to repatriate coloured labourers at present in the country?
§ Mr. SHORTTTransport accommodation has been provided from time to time by the Ministry of Shipping, and I am in communication with the Ministry and other Departments concerned with a view to the provision of further accommodation as soon as possible.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs it optional for the coloured labourers to take advantage of this means of transport, or is it left to them? Are they requesting to go back to their own country?
§ Mr. SHORTTThose who are British subjects cannot, of course, be compelled to go back, but every opportunity is being offered them to go.