60. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Government of Northern Rhodesia it taking any vigorous action in regard to the bad housing conditions of workers on the Rhodesian railway?
§ Colonel StanleyComprehensive proposals for improving the housing of railway servants were submitted by Rhodesia Railways, Limited, towards the end of last year. In notifying these proposals for my information, the Governor indicated that he was fully aware of the importance of implementing at an early date the proposals for African housing, but I have no information as to the actual progress made with construction to date.
Mr. Creech JonesWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman bring pressure to bear on the local Government, because housing conditions are perfectly disgraceful and the subject of a great deal of local comment?
§ Colonel StanleyAs I have said, I do not know whether the work is proceeding, and I do not want to bring pressure if it is.