§ 41. Mr. Orr-Ewingasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the growing importance of labour problems in many Colonies, he will appoint a labour adviser to the staff of the Colonial Office with functions corresponding to those of the agricultural and other advisers?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreYes, Sir. I have come to the conclusion that the appointment of such an officer would be of value, and provision for the post is being made in the Colonial Office Estimates for the forthcoming financial year.
Mr. Creech JonesCan the right hon. Gentleman carry the consideration further by the appointment of an Advisory Committee at the Colonial Office to deal with these matters?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThere is already an Advisory Committee which was established in the Colonial Office when the Labour Government were in power.
Mr. Creech JonesCan the right hon. Gentleman appoint an Advisory Committee in place of the existing Inter-Departmental Committee, which will function in a different way?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI hesitate to disturb the existing arrangement.