HC Deb 21 July 1936 vol 315 cc251-2
58. Mr. PALING

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what is the average weekly or monthly wage paid for native labour in Southern Rhodesia; what is the average length of time for a contract of service to run; and is there any Compensation Act applying to native workers?

Mr. M. MacDONALD

Inquiries are being made of the Government of Southern Rhodesia on the points raised in the first two parts of the question, and I will communicate with the hon. Member on the receipt of a reply. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.

Mr. JOHNSTON

Is it not the case that there is already information in the Dominions Office and in published books in the Library giving these particulars?

Mr. MacDONALD

I have asked the Governor for the latest information on the matter.

Mr. JAGGER

Does the right hon. Gentleman remember the text of the resolutions that he used to move at Labour party conferences?