HC Deb 15 March 1939 vol 345 c408
67. Captain A. Evans

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether a labour adviser has yet been appointed to the Government of Jamaica; and whether he will state the reasons for delay?

69. Sir W. Smiles

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to state if any labour arbitrator has yet been appointed to the Government of Jamaica?

Mr. M. MacDonald

I hope that an appointment to the post of Labour Officer in Jamaica will be made very shortly, but I cannot at present make any announcement. I consider this post as one of very special importance and the delay in making the appointment has been due solely to the difficulty of finding an officer with the requisite qualifications and experience.