13. Dr. Morganasked the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that Mr. Philip Cox, now appointed assistant in the Welfare Department of the Colonial Office, and who was born in India, has never visited any of the West Indian islands or any other Colony; what his experience in this country has been other than with Indian students; why real colonial contact or experience was not considered advisable in this case; and what special consideration or exceptional experience, educational, or other, led to this appointment?
§ Mr. George HallI am aware that Mr. Philip Cox has not visited the West Indies or other Colonies except Ceylon. His educational experience in this country has been largely among Indian students, but Mr. Cox has taken a great interest in Colonial students' activities. In the course of his work he has acquired a special knowledge of the problems of students from overseas, which is likely to be of the greatest assistance to the Colonial Office. I am satisfied that he is particularly well equipped for his present appointment.
Dr. MorganHaving regard to the number of applicants from the West Indies who have knowledge appertaining to welfare in the West Indies, would it not have been better to have appointed one of them rather than one with no experience whatever?