47. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Dominion. Affairs whether he will consider instituting the payment of wages weekly to the native employés in the employ of Government Departments in Kenya?
§ The Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)My Noble Friend is not aware that there is any general dissatisfaction with the system of monthly payments, but he is communicating the hon. Member's suggestion to the Governor for his consideration.
Mr. Creech JonesWill the Minister make representations along these lines, particularly in view of the very bad effect of the present system because so many of the natives fall into debt and other bad results follow?
§ Mr. MacDonaldAs I have said, the hon. Member's suggestion has been sent for the consideration of the Governor.
§ Mr. Benjamin SmithWill not the right hon. Gentleman consider that the lending of money or the supplying of goods on credit should be made illegal?
§ Mr. MacDonaldThat is another question.