HC Deb 03 May 1939 vol 346 cc1870-1
54. Mr. Riley

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of registered trade unions in Jamaica, Trinidad, and British Guiana, respectively; and the approximate membership of the registered unions in each Colony?

Mr. M. MacDonald

According to my latest information, there are six registered trade unions in Jamaica, 16 in Trinidad, and six in British Guiana. In Jamaica three further unions have applied for registration. I have no information as to the approximate membership of registered unions in each Colony.

Mr. Jagger

Will the Minister make representations to the Government Departments in Trinidad to recognise those unions?

Mr. MacDonald

In Trinidad 16 are recognised.

Mr. Jagger

Would he ask the Government Departments, in their capacity as employers, to recognise the unions?

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