6. Mr. David Adamsasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will supply statistics of wage rates, amounts annually earned, and proportions of adult male natives working for wages at any one time, in Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland?
Mr. M. MacDonaldComplete and up-to-date particulars in regard to these points are not available here, but the Governments of the territories concerned are being asked for the information, and I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as replies are received.
7. Mr. Adamsasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will particularly request the Commission about to visit East Africa to ensure that, should any amalgamation be recommended, the earning capacity and opportunities of natives in particular districts shall not be endangered or reduced?
Mr. MacDonaldI would remind the hon. Member that under their terms of reference the Royal Commission, which is proceeding to Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, are to have due regard to the interests of all the inhabitants, irrespective of race, of the territories concerned, and to the special responsibility of His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom for the interests of the native inhabitants.