16. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what policy has been determined by the Government in respect to social services and native welfare work in the Colonial Empire during the war?
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)The financial prospects in the Colonial Empire are under review and I cannot say more at present than that His Majesty's Government desire that social service and welfare work in these territories shall be maintained to the utmost extent that war conditions permit.
Mr. Creech JonesCan the right hon. Gentleman say that no steps will be taken likely to restrict existing social services or cut down financial expenditure necessary for the manning of those services?
§ Mr. MacDonaldI cannot answer the question in any greater detail at present. The matter is under review.
§ Mr. George GriffithsHave not these things been under review since the Colonial Secretary has been in office?