§ 39. Mr. Jaggerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has inquired into the position of establishing Whitley Council machinery in the West Indian Civil Service; and, if so, with what result?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI am in sympathy with the principle of consultation with recognised associations of Colonial civil servants, and am considering whether any further developments regarding this are feasible and desirable in the West Indies.
§ Mr. JaggerIf I put down another question, will the right hon. Gentleman be able to give me a reply?
§ 43. Mr. Jaggerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the discontent existing in the Trinidad Civil Service because of the rise of approximately 15 per cent. in the cost of living; of the two promises made by the Governor that the Civil Service would be reorganised; that in this reorganisation the question of the cost of living and other matters would be dealt with; and when it is expected that particulars of the pro posed reorganisation will be furnished to the Civil Service Association?
Mr. MacDonaldThe Government of Trinidad have had under consideration the revision of conditions of service and the regrading of salaries of civil servants in the Colony. I understand that comprehensive proposals on the matter will be introduced in the Legislative Council when it reassembles.